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Plant Name:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed
Scientific Name:
Asclepias fascicularis
Description:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed is a perennial milkweed species with whorled leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers. It is an important host plant for monarch butterflies and supports a wide range of pollinators.
Habitat:
Open areas, meadows, dry slopes, roadsides
Fauna:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed is a host plant for monarch butterflies and provides nectar for a variety of pollinators. It also supports beneficial insects.
Growing Conditions:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed is used in butterfly gardens, native plant landscapes, and prairie restorations. It is also an important plant for conservation efforts to support monarch butterfly populations.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Mexican Whorled Milkweed is native to western North America and is an important plant for monarch butterfly conservation.
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