Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), a Comprehensive Guide in 9 Sections
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in sandy open places that are dry and have full sun. It is a…
Apocynaceae
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as fields, woodlands, and roadsides that are mesic to dry. It…
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) in 11 Easy Sections
Introduction Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a herbaceous perennial that grows on the shores of streams, lakes, ponds, ditches and places where there is a…
A Comprehensive Guide to Balloon Milkweed (Asclepias physocarpa)
Balloon Milkweed (Asclepias physocarpa) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as fields, meadows, disturbed areas, and roadsides. This plant is a host for butterflies of the Danaus genus, which includes Monarchs.
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Other than Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), butterfly weed is one of the more common species that is thought of for butterflies and in terms of…
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a Comprehensive Guide in 8 Sections
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is one of the most common host plants for the Monarch Butterfly in the United States. Generally when you think of…