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.

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 end-of-season …

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 requires certain …

Feb 17, 2017 · Along the way, the butterflies feed on a variety of nectar-rich flowers but breed on only type of plant: milkweed. There are 140 species of milkweed, but only a quarter of them are known to …

Common milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas. Most species are tropical or arid land species. The genus name, …

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 which types to grow.

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 …

Milkweed supports monarch butterflies and adds beauty to gardens—but is it right for you? Explore the pros and cons before you plant.

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 butterflies, the …

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.