Green Milkweed is a herbaceous wildflower native to North America[1], and is a host plant for caterpillars of the Monarch Butterfly[2]. Scientifically known as Asclepias viridis, it grows up to...
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Showy Milkweed is a wildflower native to Western North America. Scientifically known as Asclepias speciosa[1], it typically grows 1-3' tall in full sun and well draining soil[2]. Blooming showy...
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...
8 Native Plants To Support Monarch Butterflies (That aren’t milkweed)
The relationship between the Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed is famous. Almost anyone you talk to, whether it's a stranger or friend is aware of the fact that Monarchs depend on Milkweed for their...
Hairy Wood Mint – Total Grow & Care Guide (Blephilia hirsuta)
Hairy Wood Mint is a herbaceous native perennial Native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Blephilia hirsuta, it has a long bloom duration and can form dense colonies in open...
Meadow Blazing Star – Complete Guide To Liatris ligulistylis
Meadow Blazing Star is a perennial flower native to the Upper Midwest and Central Canada. Scientifically known as Liatris ligulistylis, this flower is the number one plant for attracting Monarch...