{"product_id":"whorled-milkweed-seeds-30-asclepias-verticillata-non-gmo-native-white-flower-seeds-for-pollinator-gardens","title":"Whorled Milkweed Seeds – 30 Asclepias verticillata Non-GMO Native White Flower Seeds for Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a native perennial prized for its delicate, needle-like foliage and clusters of small white flowers. Blooming from early summer into fall, it brings fine texture and airy elegance to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the plant serves as a host for monarch caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heirloom, non-GMO variety is well-suited to sunny borders, wildflower plantings, and low-maintenance native gardens. Its compact, clumping habit and tolerance for dry conditions make it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking a resilient, wildlife-friendly perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial with narrow, whorled leaves and clusters of small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom season from early summer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and supports monarch butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, non-GMO seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asclepias verticillata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in fall after the first frost. Cold stratification improves germination; if starting indoors, refrigerate seeds for 30 days before sowing. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, then water regularly during the first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Whorled Milkweed requires minimal care. Water during extended dry periods, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms, or allow seed pods to mature for self-seeding. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring to promote healthy new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739762327862,"sku":"EDNA-314","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8057327948_gvhl.jpg?v=1792115332","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/whorled-milkweed-seeds-30-asclepias-verticillata-non-gmo-native-white-flower-seeds-for-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}