whorled milkweed
Ascelpias verticillata Bloom time: May - June
Bloom Color: Greenish-white to white
Height: 1-3 ft
Sun exposure: Sun/Partial
Soil Moisture: Dry - Medium
Deer resistant: Yes
Other Common Names: Eastern whorled milkweed, Horsetail milkweed, Linear-leaved milkweed
Germination code: C30
Fun facts: This specific milkweed plant has thin, linear leaves arranged in a spiral whorl of 3 to 6 leaves around each node on the stem, making it look like a pine seedling. This is one of the most toxic milkweeds, all parts of the plant contain potent cardiac glycosides and resinoids. It is considered a range weed because it can be toxic to livestock, cats, dogs, and other animals if ingested in large amounts. Its delicate greenish-white or white flowers feature a signature milkweed blueprint: five petals, five sepals, five hoods, and five horns. It spreads steadily via underground rhizomes as well as wind-blown seeds.
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