How to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The Spruce
Sep 13, 2024 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies—especially the monarch butterfly. Asclepias is the only plant family that …
Asclepias - Wikipedia
Milkweed latex contains about two percent latex, and during World War II both Nazi Germany and the US attempted to use it as a source of natural rubber, although no record of large-scale …
Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed
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 …
Don't Make This Mistake When You Plant Milkweed (A How-To …
Feb 17, 2017 · There are 140 species of milkweed, but only a quarter of them are known to be important host plants for monarchs and even less are available commercially for planting. How …
The Ultimate Milkweed Plant Growing Guide - Birds and Blooms
Jan 9, 2024 · A milkweed expert answers questions, including why monarchs need milkweed, when to plant milkweed, and how to grow a milkweed plant.
8 Types of Milkweed in Arizona (AND One to Avoid!)
Butterfly Weed is a showy member of the milkweed family. Sometimes called Orange Milkweed, this perennial wildflower features large flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers that grow 2 to 5 …
Grow Milkweed, Save Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide
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 …
Asclepias syriaca - Wikipedia
Asclepias syriaca, commonly called common milkweed, butterfly flower, silkweed, silky swallow-wort, and Virginia silkweed, is a species of flowering plant. [2][3] It is native to southern …
Growing Milkweeds in Arizona | SummerWinds Nursery
Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed): A native milkweed species with large, showy pinkish-purple flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. This …
Arizona Milkweed: Riparian Butterfly Magnet - Southwest Gardener
Arizona milkweed is an important native host for butterflies. Learn where to plant, how to water, prune, fertilize, and more in this complete care guide. Skip to content