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We received some Whorled Milkweed on Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Whorled Milkweed
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a delicate native milkweed with fine thread-like leaves arranged in whorls along slender stems, bearing small clusters of white flowers that attract butterflies and native pollinators.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Whorled milkweed requires full sun for best growth and flowering in NE Florida. Plant in open, unshaded areas such as meadows, roadsides, or butterfly gardens.
Drought-tolerant once established in well-drained, sandy NE Florida soil. Water only during the first growing season to aid establishment; thereafter rely on natural rainfall. Excellent in dry, low-maintenance landscapes.
Thrives in lean, sandy, well-drained soils typical of NE Florida uplands — no fertilizer needed and rich soils promote excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowers. Cut back to the ground in late fall after frost; new growth emerges in spring.
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Common questions
Is Whorled Milkweed a good plant for St. Augustine?
Whorled Milkweed is a perennial. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Whorled Milkweed is native to Florida.