This is great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to ...

High-altitude planting could buffer the trees, and the migratory butterflies that roost in them, against the effects of ...

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a great choice for many parts of North America, while swamp milkweed (Asclepias ...

Should you avoid planting tropical milkweed for monarchs? Find out what garden experts say and find native milkweed varieties ...

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

Our expert gardener offers tips to keep your seeds and seedlings in fighting shape for spring, including milkweed and ...

I continue to investigate milkweed pollination and how interactions with insect pollinators contributes to pollen-mediated gene flow and interspecific hybridization. We are currently creating inbred ...

OPHI has partnered with Ohio's Soil & Water Conservation Districts to collect Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) seed as it is vital to one of our most well know pollinators, the monarch butterfly.

The charismatic monarch butterfly is migrating through the Lone Star State, as the species heads to Mexico for winter.

Always plan your garden utilizing plants that will thrive in your area, considering both the planting region and your ...

This decline is attributed to several factors, including habitat loss and a reduction in essential forage, such as milkweed. These issues are primarily driven by agriculture—particularly pestici ...