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More InfoOrigin: US Native Other Common Names: Whorled-leaf Milkweed, Horsetail Milkweed, Eastern Whorled Milkweed Duration: Perennial Bloom Time: Summer Height: 24 to 36 Spacing: 24 to 36 Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry USDA Zone: 3a-9b Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify at 40F for 2 to 3 months, then move to 70F. Some seeds may take two seasons to sprout. Seeds Per Oz: 10600 This native wildflower gets its name from the fact that its leaves are whorled along the stem. Small, greenish-white flowers occur in flat-topped clusters on the upper part of the stem. Though toxic to livestock when consumed in large quantities, this species of milkweed is a larval food source for the monarch butterfly, and has reportedly been used by Native American tribes as a medicinal plant. This plant is strongly linked to sandy soils and dry locations. Click Map to Zoom In  Note: Many wildflowers can grow in areas outside of their natural range.
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