Whorled Milkweed

Whorled Milkweed is unique within the milkweed family. Unlike many of its cousins, it's a short plant with fine, feathery foliage that adds a soft texture to the garden. The delicate white flowers are intensely fragrant and attract an abundance of pollinators. Monarch Butterflies lay their eggs on the foliage, so check the plants for caterpillars in the summer. This plant may get orange oleander aphids or large milkweed bugs near the end of the summer, but they won't do lasting damage. Whorled Milkweed can spread, but not aggressively, and it is able to gently fill in the spaces between other plants.

• Consider deadheading spent flowers to prolong overall bloom time