Rush Milkweed (Asclepias subulata) is a subshrub that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus)… A Comprehensive Guide to Rush Milkweed (Asclepias subulata)
Serpentine Milkweed (Asclepias solanoana) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of California. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus… A Comprehensive Guide to Serpentine Milkweed (Asclepias solanoana)
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… A Comprehensive Guide to Mojave Milkweed (Asclepias nyctaginifolia)
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 Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)
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… A Comprehensive Guide to Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)
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… 12 New Jersey Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
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 Pallid Milkweed (Asclepias cryptoceras)
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 Spider Milkweed (Asclepias asperula)
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… 13 Beautiful Ohio Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
There are eleven species of West Virginia milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in particular uses the cardenolides found in the milky sap of milkweeds to give an unpleasant taste to predators. These plants are also an important nectar source to all insects visiting your pollinator garden.