
whorled milkweed
Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed)
Botanical Name | Asclepias verticillata |
Common Name | whorled milkweed |
Family | Apocynaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
Height and Spread | 1-2.5ft x 1-2ft (30-75cm x 30-60cm) |
Flower Color | White |
Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. Provides food for Several Host-Specific Species Including the Monarch Butterfly. |
Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
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