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

“Planting milkweed can help create habitat for monarchs, other butterflies and bumble bees.” Five of the 13 milkweed plants native to Wisconsin are listed as endangered, threatened or of special ...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program's 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs.

Despite some conservationists’ concerns, UC Davis researchers show that tropical milkweed has minimal impact on California monarch butterflies’ migratory patterns.

Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the ...

Monarch butterflies are returning to Michigan for the summer after migrating from Mexico. Michiganders can support monarch butterflies by planting milkweed, tracking sightings, and donating to ...

For those interested in planting milkweed, the DNR provides resources on native plant sales and nurseries across the state on their Native Plants webpage. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000.

Monarch butterflies are returning to Michigan for the summer after migrating from Mexico. Michiganders can support monarch butterflies by planting milkweed, tracking sightings, and donating to ...

Milkweed is vital for monarch butterflies, serving as the only plant for laying eggs and feeding caterpillars. Five of Wisconsin's 13 native milkweed species are listed as endangered, threatened ...