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Bookmark or Share- The Ultimate Milkweed Plant Growing Guide - Birds and BloomsMilkweed, scientifically called Asclepias, is a huge genus, with more than 140 species throughout the Americas. It’s the only plant that hosts and feeds monarch caterpillars. The name milkweed comes from the milky sap inside the stems and leaves. Learn the pros and cons of growing common milkweed.
- Milkweed - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural ...Milkweed is the poster plant for pollinator gardens. Not only is it attractive, it's an important nectar source for bees and other insects. Milkweed is also well known for attracting butterflies and serving as a host plant for their caterpillars.
- How to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The SpruceCare. Types. Propagating. Growing From Seeds. Common Pests & Diseases. FAQ. Common milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies —especially the monarch butterfly. Asclepias is the only plant family that serves as the host plant for monarch butterfly egg laying.
- Milkweed | Description, Major Species, & Facts | BritannicaMilkweed, genus of about 140 species of herbaceous perennial plants in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). Milkweeds are found throughout North and South America, and several are cultivated as ornamentals. Learn more about milkweed species and characteristics in this article.
- Milkweed for Monarchs - National Wildlife FederationHere are some resources to help you find the best milkweed for your area: Milkweed and Native Plant Collections - Get one of our milkweed and monarch-focused native plant collections! Planting the Right Milkweed in your Region. Twelve Native Milkweeds for Monarchs (blog) Nectar Plants for Monarchs
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