Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus alba) is a shrub that is native to the northeast, north-central, the western United States including Alaska, and most of Canada.… A Comprehensive Guide to Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus alba)
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a tree that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and eastern United States, and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon), the Io Moth (Automeris io), and the Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia). Growing from 15 to 40 feet tall, this species has white, pink, green, to yellow flowers that bloom from March to May. It is hardy in zones 5-9.
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… A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum)
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… A Comprehensive Guide to Long-hood Milkweed (Asclepias macrotis)
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.
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 Sperry’s Milkweed (Asclepias sperryi)
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 Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis)
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 Bear Mountain Milkweed (Asclepias scaposa)
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 Prostrate Milkweed (Asclepias prostrata)
Maple-leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) is a shrub that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and eastern United States, and northeastern Canada. This plant is a… A Comprehensive Guide to Maple-leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)