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Whorled Milkweed Plant Sets
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This pale green-white milkweed is a host plant for monarch caterpillars and ideal for dry, sunny and part shade areas. Thin leaves arranged in whorls adorned with tiny fragrant blooms late in the season, providing nectar for a variety of butterflies and bees through early fall.
Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoid for healthy pollinators and planets, these native Whorled Milkweed plants for sun/part shade:
This collection includes keystone plants and supports:
- 33 native bee species
- 101 butterfly species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinators foraging for nectar
Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.
Orders placed during an active shipping window will ship within 10 business days* of the order date.
*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit. Any delays will be clearly communicated.
Also Includes: Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.
Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high. The Whorled Milkweed grows to fill a space up to about 2x3 feet; perfect for a small garden bed in the sun or part shade. It will also thrive in a patio container if planted one per container.
Meet Your Plants

Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
Grows to: 1-3 Ft
Spread: 1-2 Ft
Blooms: May-September
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry
Soil Description: Clay, Sandy, Rocky
Attracts: Monarchs, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant: No
Meet the Growers
When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants.
We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:
- Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.
- Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.
- The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.
- The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.





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Whorled Milkweed
These plants came in good condition and were easily planted.
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that your plants arrived in good condition!

Milkweed
I love the purchase, I'm hoping all plant take root. Right now, I've planted 24 plants and 3 have died, I'm hoping the others take root. So far, so good!
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
We are so glad to hear that you are pleased with your milkweed plants! We do guarantee the plants for a year, so please reach out to our customer care team at orders@gardenforwildlife.com if any of your plants do not make it.

Happy with my native plants
I was very pleased with my plants. They came quickly and in very good shape. I needed help with my order and received excellent assistance.
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Yeah Milkweed
Arrived safely and packaged perfectly. Every order has been excell8.
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
We are so happy to hear that your milkweed arrived in good condition! Thank you for planting natives and helping wildlife!

Great
Garden for fir wildlife was excellent to work with. My plants arrived wet and in good condition. The plants are doing well. Hope the monarchs come!!!
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