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Category: Milkweeds

link to An Introduction To Common Milkweed

An Introduction To Common Milkweed

Common Milkweed is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It is one of the plants that Monarch Butterflies (the Asclepias genus) will lay their eggs on, and as such is critical to their...

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link to Poke Milkweed – A Non-Aggressive Type Of Milkweed

Poke Milkweed – A Non-Aggressive Type Of Milkweed

Poke Milkweed is a perennial wildflower native to North America. Scientifically known as Asclepias exaltata[1], it grows 3-6' tall in part sun and medium to dry conditions[2]. Blooming nodding...

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link to 8 Types Of Milkweed That Won’t Spread

8 Types Of Milkweed That Won’t Spread

Milkweed is well known for being a beneficial native plant that is crucial for Monarch Butterfly survival. And many people have come to want milkweed in their gardens to help the Monarch Butterflies....

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link to Whorled Milkweed 101 – Ultimate Grow and Care Guide

Whorled Milkweed 101 – Ultimate Grow and Care Guide

If one of your goals is to provide habitat for Monarch Butterflies, then Whorled Milkweed can fill that role. It is quite prolific in spreading via runners (rhizome roots), but it stays quite short,...

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link to How to Transplant Milkweed

How to Transplant Milkweed

One of the quickest methods to establish Common Milkweed is to transplant small plants from an established patch. Common Milkweed (Asclepias syrica) spreads by rhizome roots. Rhizome roots are...

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link to Swamp Milkweed 101 – Guide to Asclepias Incarnata

Swamp Milkweed 101 – Guide to Asclepias Incarnata

One of the most underrated perennials you can grow in your garden is Swamp Milkweed. Not only is it one of the most beautiful of all the milkweeds, it draws in tons of pollinators. Of all the...

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