A Comprehensive Guide to Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis)
Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the midwestern and southern United States. This plant is a host to the…
10 New York Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
There are ten species of New York milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one species, red milkweed (Asclepias rubra) that used to be present in New York and is considered “historic” to the state. 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.
A Comprehensive Guide to Large-flower Milkweed (Asclepias connivens)
Large-flower Milkweed (Asclepias connivens) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus…
Carolina Milkweed (Asclepias cinerea), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
Carolina Milkweed (Asclepias cinerea) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus…
3 Maine Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Maine Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are three species of Maine milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are native to state and one,…
A Comprehensive Guide to Narrow-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
Narrow-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the western United States. This plant is a host to three butterflies, including…
16 North Carolina Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
North Carolina Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are sixteen species of North Carolina milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are natives and can…
A Comprehensive Guide to Few-flower Milkweed (Asclepias lanceolata)
Few-flower Milkweed (Asclepias lanceolata) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States from New Jersey to…
10 Beautiful Pennsylvania Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Pennsylvania Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are ten species of Pennsylvania milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one species, red milkweed (Asclepias rubra)…
A Comprehensive Guide to Velvetleaf Milkweed (Asclepias tomentosa)
Velvetleaf Milkweed (Asclepias tomentosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and in Texas. This…