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    White flowers of pineneedle milkweed (Asclepias linaria).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Pineneedle Milkweed (Asclepias linaria)

    Pineneedle Milkweed (Asclepias linaria) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Arizona and New Mexico in the United States and ranges south into Mexico. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 1.5 to 6… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Pineneedle Milkweed (Asclepias linaria)

    Plant of woolly ironweed (Vernonia lindheimeri).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Woolly Ironweed (Vernonia lindheimeri)

    Woolly Ironweed (Vernonia lindheimeri) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Texas and Arkansas and adjacent areas of Mexico. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2 to 3 feet tall, this species grows in calcareous areas,… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Woolly Ironweed (Vernonia lindheimeri)

    Leaves of southern arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum)

    Southern arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum) is a shrub that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and eastern United States, and northeastern Canada. This plant is a host to the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon), the Henry’s Elfin (Callophrys hernrici) and about 3 moth species. Growing from 5 to 15 feet… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum)

    Greenish-white flower of Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis)

    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 Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 0.5 to 2 feet tall, this species has green flowers with purple hoods… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis)

    White flowers of four-leaf milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia) in a wooded setting.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia)

    Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States. This plant is a host to the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). It can grow from 1 to 3 feet tall and has flowers that are… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Four-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia)

    Plant of whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) in a field.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)

    Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in most of North America except for the far western areas. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 3 feet tall and has green to white flowers that bloom from May… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)

    Pinkish flowers of Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa)

    Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the state of California. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus), Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Soldier (Danaus eresimus) butterflies. It can grow to 3 feet tall and has green, white to pink flowers… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa)

    Greenish-white flowers of Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides)

    Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 2 feet tall and has white, greenish-white to yellow flowers that bloom from March and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides)

    Plant of Heart-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia) with purple flowers.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Heart-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia)

    Heart-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the western United States. This plant is a host to the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus). It can grow to 4 feet tall in the best conditions and has red to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Heart-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia)

    Yellow flowers of Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia)

    Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the midwest and eastern United States and most of Canada except the far northern reaches. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia)

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