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 gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 1 to 2.5 feet tall, this species has white to lavender flowers that bloom from… Read More »Carolina Milkweed (Asclepias cinerea), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
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, Asclepias tubrerosa, that was there historically. Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in particular… Read More »3 Maine Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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 the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Growing from 1 to 3.5 feet tall, this species has flowers that range from grayish-pink, white to lavender… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Narrow-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
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 be grown for Monarchs and other butterflies such as Queen and Soldier butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in particular uses the cardenolides found in… Read More »16 North Carolina Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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 Texas. This plant is a host to three butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can grow from 2 to 5 feet… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Few-flower Milkweed (Asclepias lanceolata)
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) that used to be present in Pennsylvania and is considered “historic” to the state. Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen,… Read More »10 Beautiful Pennsylvania Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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 plant is a host to three butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can grow from 2 to 3 feet tall and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Velvetleaf Milkweed (Asclepias tomentosa)
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida. This plant is a host to three butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can grow from 0.5 to 1 foot tall and has flowers that… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata)
Long-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States and Canada, except for the northeast. This plant is a host to the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). It can grow from 1 to 2.5 feet… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Long-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia)
Red Milkweed (Asclepias rubra) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). It can grow from 1 to 3 feet tall. The pink to purple flowers… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Red Milkweed (Asclepias rubra)