One of the main threats to monarchs is the eradication of milkweed plants along their migratory route. Milkweed is the primary food source for the insect—and the only plant where the females lay their ...
You can often smell its lovely fragrance before you see it. Common milkweed is a native perennial plant in the milkweed family. It commonly grows in sunny areas and ditches and is a primary part of ...
Plants that easily withstand dry conditions will thrive in gravel gardens and require minimal upkeep. Five beautiful plants to consider are English lavender, butterfly milkweed, nodding onion, prairie ...