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)
Red-Ring Milkweed (Asclepias variegata) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern 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 and has flowers that are… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Red-Ring Milkweed (Asclepias variegata)
Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern 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 and has flowers that are… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia)
California Milkweed (Asclepias californica) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in California and adjacent parts of Mexico. This plant is a host to the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). It can grow from 3 to 4 feet tall. The flowers have been described… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to California Milkweed (Asclepias californica)
Introduction to the Pearl Crescent The Pearl Crescent is found in most of North America, except for the Pacific Northwest and the martime provinces of Canada. It is a member of the family Nymphalidae and is in the subfamily Nymphalinae. This butterfly was first named and described by… Read More »Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), a Comprehensive Guide in 12 Sections
Introduction to the Silver-spotted Skipper The Silver-spotted Skipper is one of the most wide ranging skippers in North America. It is a member of the family Hesperiidae and is in the subfamily Pyrginae. This butterfly was first named and described by Pieter Cramer, a Dutch entomologist and merchant… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to the Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
Introduction to the Monarch Butterfly The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most well distributed and well-known butterflies in North America. It is a member of the family Nymphalidae and is in the subfamily Danainae. This butterfly was first named and described by Carl von Linnaeus in 1758… Read More »Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), a Comprehensive Guide in 12 Sections
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in most of North America except for the far western areas. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 3 feet tall and has green to white flowers that bloom from May… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens) is a herbaceous perennial that grows from the mid-west to eastern North America. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 6 feet tall and has pink, red (rose), to purple flowers that bloom from May to July.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens)
Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a haven in the forest for monarch butterflies, as well as, a source of toxins. In this post we delve into the fascinating world of the poke milkweed and look at its importance for the monarch butterfly and whether it can be incorporated… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)