A Comprehensive Guide to Long-hood Milkweed (Asclepias macrotis)
Long-hood Milkweed (Asclepias macrotis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the…
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17 Nebraska Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Nebraska Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are seventeen species of Nebraska milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that can be grown for Monarch Butterflies…
A Comprehensive Guide to Horsetail Milkweed (Asclepias subverticillata)
Horsetail Milkweed (Asclepias subverticillata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 0.5 to 4 feet tall, this species has white to greenish-white colored flowers, sometimes with some purple that bloom from June to August. It is hardy in zones 5-8.
A Comprehensive Guide to Sperry’s Milkweed (Asclepias sperryi)
Sperry’s Milkweed (Asclepias sperryi) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of Texas in the United States and adjacent Mexico. This plant…
A Comprehensive Guide to Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis)
Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to Bear Mountain Milkweed (Asclepias scaposa)
Bear Mountain Milkweed (Asclepias scaposa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of Texas in the United States. This plant is a…
A Comprehensive Guide to Prostrate Milkweed (Asclepias prostrata)
Prostrate Milkweed (Asclepias prostrata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of Texas in the United States. This plant is a host…
A Comprehensive Guide to Pineland Milkweed (Asclepias obovata)
Pineland Milkweed (Asclepias obovata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to Tufted Milkweed (Asclepias nummularia)
Tufted Milkweed (Asclepias nummularia) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to Nodding Milkweed (Asclepias glaucescens)
Nodding Milkweed (Asclepias glaucescens) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the United States. This…