{"product_id":"whorled-milkweed-asclepias-verticillata","title":"Whorled Milkweed - Asclepias verticillata","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefreshing white flowers and very narrow whorled leaves give whorled milkweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e) a delicate appeal in the landscape. But don't let its looks fool you. It's a powerful pollinator plant with clusters of flowers boasting a sweet fragrance and rich nectar. Narrow seed pods emerge in fall and release silky seeds, which means they may spread a bit in your garden. We never mind a few extra flowers to support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilkweeds, including whorled milkweed, are essential for the Monarch lifecycle. Their relationship includes more than just swapping nectar for pollination. Caterpillars exclusively feed on their leaves, which are filled with cardenolides. Cardenolides are stored in the bodies of Monarch caterpillars and butterflies as a defense against predators. Without Milkweed, we wouldn't have Monarchs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVital Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 - 2.5'\u003c\/span\u003e tall x 1 - 2' wide at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e F\u003c\/span\u003eull sun (6+ hrs\/day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAverage to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: USDA zone 4-9 (\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgardenplants.com\/pages\/shopping-by-zone\"\u003eFind your hardiness zone\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and pollinating insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Plant To The Following:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch butterfly, Queen butterfly, Soldier butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: fragrant, great cut flowers, long-blooming, deer resistant, multiple seasons of interest, low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot size\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/buttarflybushes.com\/pages\/our-plant-sizes\" title=\"one quart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOne quart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAsclepias verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buttarflybushes.com","offers":[{"title":"One Quart","offer_id":42677437464811,"sku":"140","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/7061\/2270\/products\/asclepias-verticillata-whorled-milkweed--3.jpg?v=1649266682","url":"https:\/\/buttarflybushes.com\/products\/whorled-milkweed-asclepias-verticillata","provider":"buttarflybushes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}