Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed) Summer flowering Tends to be self-clinging

Tends to be self-clinging

Deer resistant Yes Notes Needs well-draining soil

The plant is fairly heat and drought-tolerant

It is adaptable

Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed) Summer flowering Tends to be self-clingingWhorled 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