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.

2024年9月13日 · The common milkweed plant (Asclepias syriaca) is a rough, weedy plant, but it has fragrant flowers and attracts butterflies, especially the monarch.

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.

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.

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.

Milkweed, a vital plant in the Asclepias genus, is renowned for its crucial role in supporting monarch butterflies by providing a breeding ground and food source for their larvae. Featuring clusters of intricate flowers ranging from pink to orange, this native plant thrives in diverse habitats, contributing to ecological health and biodiversity.

2024年12月20日 · Common milkweed is a North American native perennial known for its clusters of pink to lavender-colored flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its botanical name, Asclepias syriaca, pays homage to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, emphasizing the plant’s historical medicinal uses. Sunlight: Common milkweed thrives in full sunlight.

HGTV shares tips on how, when and where to grow different types of milkweed, including butterfly weed, common milkweed, swamp milkweed and showy milkweed. Also find out where to get milkweed seeds.

2024年1月9日 · Milkweed doesn’t look like much—until it blooms. Then you’re treated to bright, colorful flowerheads rising up to 5 feet in the air. You can’t miss them and, fortunately, neither can the butterflies. Grow showy milkweed in arid conditions. Which Types of …

Milkweeds (Asclepias) get their name from the sticky white sap that oozes from the leaves when they are damaged. More than 100 species of this herbaceous perennial are native to the U.S. and Canada. Swamp milkweed and butterfly weed are highly ornamental and available in a …