Milkweed (asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies Milkweed seeds require a period of cold stratification to exit dormancy and sprout However, as with many such plants, some species feed upon milkweed leaves or the nectar from their flowers
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A noteworthy feeder on milkweeds is the monarch butterfly, which uses and requires certain milkweeds as host plants for its larvae.
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.
Milkweed supports monarch butterflies and adds beauty to gardens—but is it right for you Explore the pros and cons before you plant. 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, asclepias, commemorates asklepios, the greek god of medicine. Find planting inspiration and photos, and help monarchs. As pollinators emerge this spring, it’s time to boost their resources with milkweed
Gardening expert katherine rowe explores how to plant milkweed now for a thriving future colony.
Milkweed plants are essential to many ecosystems, providing habitat and food for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies With 37 types of milkweed found across north america, these plants vary in size, flower color, and growing conditions.
