A Comprehensive Guide to Mojave Milkweed (Asclepias nyctaginifolia)
Mojave Milkweed (Asclepias nyctaginifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus…
Host Plants
A Comprehensive Guide to Holly-Leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)
Holly-leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia) is a large shrub to small tree that is native to the state of California. This plant is a host to…
A Comprehensive Guide to Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)
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 Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)
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…
12 New Jersey Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Pallid Milkweed (Asclepias cryptoceras)
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 Spider Milkweed (Asclepias asperula)
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 Dotted Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)
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…
13 Beautiful Ohio Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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…
Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
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…