San Antonio classes teach gardeners to grow native milkweed, supporting monarch butterfly migration and population health.

Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them ...

In 2025, gardens are undergoing a quiet revolution. Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them strategically using ...

Milkweed can grow in a wide variety of environments from roadsides and abandoned lots to the edge of fields, meadows, and ...

For those of us in Pennsylvania, that means planting common milkweed, butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and swamp milkweed (asclepias incarnata).

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a magical butterfly garden, you’ve likely considered pollinator-friendly flowers like alyssum, aster, coneflower, and zinnias. But did you know there’s only one plant ...

Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, plants exude a sticky ...

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed) This stunning native milkweed features clusters of vibrant yellow to bright orange flowers, providing a splash of color that attracts monarchs, queen ...

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones 3-10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones three to 10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant ...