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Whorled Milkweed Plant Sets
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Ideal for: Serves as a vital host plant for monarch caterpillars.
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We are currently shipping out pre-orders in the Southeast. Pre-orders are shipped in the order that they were received. Once all pre-orders have shipped, the shipping window status will move to “Open”. Shipping Timeframes
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We work hard to make sure you receive healthy plants that will lead to a thriving wildlife garden. Our growers nurture your plants until the timing is best to send them your way. Shipping begins each year in spring after the last frost date for your area has passed and ends in early fall when the plants start to go dormant.
Shipping for most regions will begin in late April/early May. The southeast (Florida and neighboring states) is currently shipping orders & pre-orders. Check your shipping region for more information.
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- Product Description
- Monarch Host Plant: A crucial host plant for monarch caterpillars, supporting their lifecycle and aiding in their conservation.
- Pollinator Magnet: The late-season blooms attract a diverse array of butterflies and bees, ensuring your garden is buzzing with activity.
- Wildlife Support: Provides essential resources for birds, butterflies, moths, and bees, contributing to a vibrant and biodiverse garden ecosystem.
- Perennial Beauty: Returns each year with minimal care, offering lasting beauty and ecological benefits.
- Low Maintenance: Requires less water once established and thrives without the need for chemical treatments, promoting a sustainable garden.
- Deer Resistant: Once established, Whorled Milkweed is resilient to deer browsing, ensuring the longevity and health of your garden.
- Versatile Quantities: Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants, making it easy to tailor your garden's needs.
- Location: Choose a sunny or partly shaded area with well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, reduce watering frequency.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.
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Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a resilient and versatile native plant, perfect for dry, sunny, and partly shaded areas. Its pale green-white hue and thin, whorled leaves create a delicate beauty in your garden. Late in the season, this milkweed produces tiny, fragrant blooms that provide nectar for a variety of butterflies and bees through early fall, making it an essential addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
Key Benefits:
Why Choose Whorled Milkweed?
Whorled Milkweed not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your garden but also plays a pivotal role in supporting local wildlife, particularly monarch butterflies. Its fragrant blooms and delicate foliage add texture and interest to garden beds and borders, while its ecological benefits ensure a thriving, sustainable landscape.
Planting Tips:
For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.
Transform your garden into a sanctuary for monarchs and other pollinators with Whorled Milkweed. Enjoy the delicate beauty and significant ecological benefits this native plant brings to your landscape.
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Zip Code Verification: 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.
Returns: Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to offer order cancellations, returns or exchanges. In order to guarantee your satisfaction, all plants are covered by our 365-Day Plant Guarantee.
*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
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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, Sand, Rocky 
Attracts: Monarchs, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects
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Featured Review
1/7Gorgeous Orange Blooms!
Oh my gosh we so love these butterfly milkweed plants! Not only have we had monarchs visit us but several black swallowtail butterflies as well. Every time we look at these plants they make us smile. And to think we are helping out the butterfly population at the same time!
Barb W.
Verified Buyer
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We think planting for wildlife should be a no-brainer. So we’ve made it simple for you to connect what you plant to the positive impact on wildlife and the planet. Because seeing the change makes all the difference.
Meet the Growers
Our Growers Are Our Partners
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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The first delivery took a long time and the plants arrived yellow and was missing a lot of their dirt. The dirt was in between the black plastic molded container and the outer cardboard carton. FedEx delivered the box laying on its side. Kate was able to help me quickly, and re-sent the Whorled Milkweed plants, which arrived in half the time and were in excellent condition. Thank you, Kate!!
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We are so happy to hear that you had a good experience with your replacement plants!
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We’re sorry to hear that your plants didn’t meet your expectations. Please know that our plants are guaranteed for a year, and we’d love to help make things right. Feel free to reach out to our customer care team at orders@gardenforwildlife.com.
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Wonderfully packaged, healthy and ready to plant. All plants have thrived and come back year after year.
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We're so glad to hear that your native plants are doing well! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for your commitment to creating a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.
Awesome!!
I ordered 12 butterfly plants. One arrived dead, and two more died soon after. I reached out to support, and within 2 hours, Kate had expedited replacements set to arrive by the end of the week. The plants are now flourishing and flowering quickly. I am thoroughly pleased with my order.
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that you’re happy with your native plant order and excited to see how they flourish in your garden. Your support means a lot to us!
vigorous growth
These arrived ready to go in the ground. We have had a lot of rain and they are taking off. They love their full sun spot. Thank you!
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
We’re so glad you’re satisfied with your native plant order! Thank you for your commitment to supporting local pollinators and wildlife. We look forward to hearing how your garden continues to grow.
