2024年9月13日 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies—especially the monarch butterfly. Asclepias is the only plant family that serves as the host plant for monarch butterfly egg-laying.

2017年2月17日 · You've probably heard that you should plant milkweed to save the monarch butterflies. But many people make this one common mistake when they buy milkweed plants for their garden—and inadvertently do more harm than good.

Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower we should all grow for the butterflies—specifically Monarchs! The Old Farmer's Almanac will help you choose your milkweed plants, explain when and how to plant, and instruct you on after-season care.

Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged. [4][5][6] Most species are toxic to humans and many other species, primarily due to the presence of cardenolides.

Milkweed is a perennial wildflower mostly native to North America. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family, which includes other flowering plants such as oleander, hoya, plumeria, and the desert rose. There are over 100 milkweed species, each adapted to different climates and soil conditions. Some of the most common include:

5 天之前 · 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.

2024年12月20日 · Common Milkweed is one of 100+ milkweed species native to North America. Milkweed is crucial to plant, to help monarch butterflies. Find planting tips and more.

2024年1月9日 · Milkweed, scientifically called Asclepias, is a huge genus, with more than 140 species throughout the Americas. It’s the only plant that hosts and feeds monarch caterpillars. The name milkweed comes from the milky sap inside the stems and leaves. Learn the pros and cons of growing common milkweed. What Does Milkweed Look Like?

2023年7月7日 · Learn how to grow this pretty native plant, deal with pests, choose the best types of milkweed, and what companion plants to grow with it. The main food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars, milkweed also attracts lots of other pollinators.

Learn the different types of MILKWEED in the United States, AND how to identify them. How many of these species are in YOUR backyard?