Asclepias verticillata #1
Asclepias verticillata #1
Eastern Whorled Milkweed
Whorled milkweed with slender leaves and delicate white clusters
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An Ohio native Milkweed attractive to a wide variety of pollinators. A host plant for Monarch butterflies. Fragrant small white flowers in mid to late summer. Requires average to dry soil with good drainage. Deer and rabbit resistant. 1 -2'
Botanical Name- Asclepias verticillata
Pronunciation- as-KLEE-pee-uss ver-tih-sil-LAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Dry to moist, well-drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- July - August
Companion Plants- Liatris spicata (tall spires, butterfly magnets)
Fauna Attracted- **Monarch butterflies (host plant), honeybees, native bees, hummingbird clearwing moths**
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51B
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old growth in late winter. Thrives in full sun and average soil with good drainage. Avoid over-fertilizing to maintain flower production.
Trimming Instructions- Remove old stems in spring to encourage new shoots. Avoid over-trimming to allow for seed production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilization can reduce bloom and attract aphids, especially in clay.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, rust
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