How to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The Spruce
2024年9月13日 · 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.
Asclepias - Wikipedia
Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged. [4][5][6] Most species are toxic to humans and many other species, primarily due to the presence of cardenolides.
Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed
Milkweed is a native wildflower beloved by monarch butterflies. There are a number of popular species suited for cultivation in the garden. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for milkweed in your garden—and support butterflies!
Don't Make This Mistake When You Plant Milkweed (A How-To …
2017年2月17日 · You've probably heard that you should plant milkweed to save the monarch butterflies. But many people make this one common mistake when they buy milkweed plants for their garden—and inadvertently do more harm than good.
Milkweed | Description, Major Species, & Facts | Britannica
Milkweed, 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.
Common Milkweed - US Forest Service
Common milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas. Most species are tropical or arid land species. The genus name, Asclepias, commemorates Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine.
Milkweed for Monarchs - National Wildlife Federation
Discover why milkweed is essential for the survival of monarch butterflies and learn how planting milkweed can help support their populations. Find out about different milkweed species suitable for various regions and understand the impact of tropical milkweed on monarch migration.
15 of the Best Types of Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies - Gardener's Path
2021年8月26日 · Want to grow milkweed to help monarch butterflies? Make sure you grow the best type of milkweed for your location. Learn more now at Gardener’s Path.
Asclepias syriaca - Wikipedia
Asclepias syriaca, commonly called common milkweed, butterfly flower, silkweed, silky swallow-wort, and Virginia silkweed, is a species of flowering plant. [2][3] It is native to southern Canada and much of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, excluding the drier parts of the prairies. [4] It is in the genus Asclepias, the milkweeds.
Find the Best Type of Milkweed for Your Garden
2022年8月15日 · Here is a list of 8 native milkweeds and regions they are found across the contiguous United States and Canada. Find your region on this map, then look for one or more that you can grow in your area. For more regional information about milkweed, visit the Xerces Society website.
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