Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed) clay soil tolerant summer Mature height 1-2

summer Mature height 1-2

Notes Sensitive to root zone disturbance caused by construction

fall Mature height 2-3 ft

Needs excellent drainage

It is drought tolerant and deer resistant

Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed) clay soil tolerant summer Mature height 1-2Whorled Milkweed is a widely adaptable and tough native milkweed that is deer resistant and a host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies. It has narrow, fine textured leaves and clusters of small white flowers that appear in the summer. It forms attractive drifts. Whorled Milkweed grows in average, dry to medium moist, well drained soils in full sun, but it tolerates part sun part shade. It is drought tolerant. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use