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…
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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…
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis)
Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the midwestern and southern United States. This plant is a host to the…
A Comprehensive Guide to Large-flower Milkweed (Asclepias connivens)
Large-flower Milkweed (Asclepias connivens) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus…
Carolina Milkweed (Asclepias cinerea), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Narrow-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Few-flower Milkweed (Asclepias lanceolata)
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Velvetleaf Milkweed (Asclepias tomentosa)
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…