Common Name
Four-leaf milkweed
Whorled milkweed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Mesic to dry forests and woodlands. Frequent on various substrates in the mountains; infrequent and more restricted to base-rich soils in the piedmont.
Wildlife Value: Nectar and larval host plant that attracts bees, butterflies (notably Monarchs), hummingbirds (milkweeds are a source of insects as well as nectar), moths (especially milkweed tussock moths and their larvae), pollinators, predatory Insects, and specialized bees.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
12
Tolerates