Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a herbaceous perennial that grows from the mid-west to eastern North America. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 6 feet tall and has green to white flowers that bloom from April to August. It is hardy in zones 3-7.
Roundleaf Goldenrod (Solidago patula) is a herbaceous perennial that ranges from the mid-western to eastern United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall, including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from 2 to 6 feet tall and has alternate, obovate leaves with serrate margins. The golden yellow flowers bloom from August to September and it is hardy in zones 3-8.
Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is a herbaceous perennial found in the state of California. This plant hosts 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 that bloom from April to October. It is hardy in zones 4-9.
Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the coastal plain of the east coast of the United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. The golden yellow flowers bloom from July to November and it is hardy in zones 3-9.
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial found in the mid-western and eastern United States, and Ontario in Canada. This plant hosts one butterfly and two moths. It can grow to 5 feet tall and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. It is hardy in zones 3-8.
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 December depending on location. It is hardy in zones 7-9. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden Shop.
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 purple flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is hardy in zones 7-10. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden Shop.
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a small tree that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States and Ontario in Canada. This tree is a host plant to the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon). It can grow from 15 to 25 feet tall and has ovate shaped leaves. The white, pink, to green flowers bloom in the spring and is hardy in zones 3-7. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden Shop.
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is found on the east coast and shores of the Great Lakes in the United States and Canada. It grows from 2 to 8 feet tall and has entire margined lanceolate to oblong leaves. The golden yellow flowers bloom from August to November and is hardy in zones 3-8.
Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is found throughout the United States and Canada except for the western states and provinces. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from 3 to 7 feet tall and has lanceolate leaves with toothed margins. The golden yellow flowers bloom from August (sometimes July) to October and it is hardy in zones 3-8. The seeds for this plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden Shop.
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