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 is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded …

Feb 17, 2017 · Mexican whorled milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis): Native to the northwestern United States south to Baja California and north to Arizona. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall and has pale …

Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants belonging to the dogbane family Apocynaceae (formerly in Asclepiadaceae). These plants are …

Aug 1, 2023 · Want to support your local pollinators and attract a wave of butterflies to your garden? It's time to plant some milkweed. Learn how now!

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 …

Jul 1, 2024 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the best known of the 100 or so milkweed species native to North America. The name “common” fits the plant well because when not in …

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the best-known of the over 100 perennial milkweeds native to North America. Milkweed plants support 12 species of butterflies and moths, …

Nov 15, 2023 · Some of the common names for members of Asclepias include Butterfly weed, Milkweed, Orange Milkweed, and Pleurisy root. Milkweed plants normally flower in the …

With over 140 known species of Asclepias, only 30 nurture the monarchs. They include A. tuberosa (“orange milkweed”), the sweetly fragrant, pink A. syriaca (“common milkweed”) and …