The Garden Scoop – 2025 Year of the Milkweed
Why would a leader in the Gardening Industry choose a “weed” as their choice for perennial of the year? Easy, it’s not a “weed” but it can be abundant! I’ll have more on that in a moment…
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Sold out for the seasonWhorled Milkweed | Asclepias verticillata
Other Names: Horsetail Milkweed
A wonderful plant that attracts Monarch butterflies to the garden; an upright, unbranched perennial with narrow needle-like foliage in whorls along the stem; clusters of white flowers in summer followed by seed pods; drought tolerant once established.
Whorled Milkweed features showy fragrant white flat-top flowers at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruits are showy tan pods displayed from late summer to mid fall.Discover an unparalleled selection of perennials at Gertens! With the largest variety in Minnesota, we offer endless options of colorful perennials, natives, and pollinator plants to beautify your garden year after year. From vibrant flowers to lush foliage, our perennials are perfect for adding beauty and charm to your outdoor space. Visit Gertens today and see why we're known as Minnesota's Destination Garden Center!
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Available for Pre-Order | No |
MN Native Plants | MN Native Plants |
Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |