15 Irresistible Wood County, WV Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Butterflies
There are fifteen species of native or nearly native Wood County, WV milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds…
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15 Irresistible Harrison County, WV Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Butterflies
There are fifteen species of native or nearly native Harrison County, WV milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds…
11 West Virginia 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.