Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus… A Comprehensive Guide to Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus… A Comprehensive Guide to Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)
New Jersey Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are twelve native species of New Jersey milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Milkweeds are an important… 12 New Jersey Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Pallid Milkweed (Asclepias cryptoceras) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus… A Comprehensive Guide to Pallid Milkweed (Asclepias cryptoceras)
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the midwestern and southwestern United States, north to Idaho. This plant is a… A Comprehensive Guide to Spider Milkweed (Asclepias asperula)
Dotted Gayfeather (Liatris punctata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and middle provinces of Canada. This plant is a… A Comprehensive Guide to Dotted Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)
Ohio Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are thirteen species of Ohio milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one species that is adventive that… 13 Beautiful Ohio Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and middle provinces of Canada. This plant is… Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
There are eleven species of West Virginia milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in particular uses the cardenolides found in the milky sap of milkweeds to give an unpleasant taste to predators. These plants are also an important nectar source to all insects visiting your pollinator garden.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and eastern United States and Canada, except for northern New England.… Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections