Sep 23, 2025 · The common milkweed plant (Asclepias syriaca) is a rough, weedy plant, but it has fragrant flowers and attracts butterflies, especially the monarch.

However, as with many such plants, some species feed upon milkweed leaves or the nectar from their flowers. A noteworthy feeder on milkweeds is the monarch butterfly, which uses and …

2 days ago · Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies. Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to …

Grow milkweed plants in your garden for colorful, fragrant and nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators of all sorts. Learn how to plant milkweed, get care tips and recommendations for …

There are 100+ milkweed species native to North America—meet 10+ options in our milkweed round-up. Find planting inspiration and photos, and help monarchs.

Apr 27, 2025 · As pollinators emerge this spring, it’s time to boost their resources with milkweed. A must-have in the pollinator garden, native species suited to our regions become valuable …

Milkweed, genus of about 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). Milkweeds are found throughout North and South America, and several are …

What is Milkweed? Milkweed plants are perennial, herbaceous plants native to North America, South America, and Africa. There are about 140 species, each with unique characteristics, but …

Whenever we talk about one of our favorite butterflies, the monarch, the next topic is always milkweed. As the host plant for monarch caterpillars and a potential nectar source for the adult …

An attractive and easy to grow milkweed for the garden, with generously thick bluish leaves and light pink fragrant flowers. The thick leaves provide plenty of food for any monarchs lucky …