Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)
Typically found growing in large groupings due to its ability to spread by roots, its white summer flowers are a welcome site in a sea of purples and yellow. A tough plant native to Illinois dry prairies, this plant will grow where many others will not.
 
Acronym: ASCVER
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: July - September
Typical Height: 24"
Light Preference: Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Preference: Dry-Mesic
Root Structure:  Fiberous with Long Rhizomes
Stratification: Cold & Moist for 30 Days
Seeds per Ounce: 11,000*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
Lee County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
None
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.