Photo by Gary Kurtz
Whorled Milkweed is a perennial wildflower that is native to Wisconsin. It can grow one to three feet tall and one to two feet wide. It bears small clusters of creamy-white flowers. Each flower cluster is about one to two inches in diameter. Its long, narrow leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem. The leaves are typically two to three inches long and about 1/8 inch wide. It prefers dry to medium moisture conditions and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It can be found in prairies, glades, and open woodlands. (SF)