Whorled Milkweed
NameWhorled Milkweed
Species NameAsclepias verticillata
Common NameWhorled Milkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem
Foliage Typelinear
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesWhorled leaf arrangement, clusters of small white flowers, herbaceous stem.
Description
This specimen is a wild Whorled Milkweed plant, identified by its slender, linear leaves arranged in whorls along the stem and its dense clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers. While not a traditional bonsai species, its upright growth habit could theoretically be adapted to an informal-upright style if cultivated. The plant is currently flowering, displaying its characteristic blooms.
