What are the Orange and Black Bugs on My Milkweed?
If you are cultivating milkweed to support Monarch butterflies, the presence of Milkweed Bugs is normal and should not be a cause for concern.
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The Tale of Two Beauties: Painted Lady vs. Monarch Butterfly
With grace and charm, these two “ladies” flutter through gardens, each painted with their unique beauty
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Butterfly Farming | Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) | Gardening | Horticulture | Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
Asclepias Tuberosa: The Butterfly Weed
Despite its common name, Butterfly Weed is hardly a weed at all. Its beauty, ecological value, and ease of cultivation make it a prized plant for gardeners and conservationists
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Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata): A Delicate Beauty of the Wetlands
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata)
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The Great Milkweed Seed Conundrum: How to “Dispose” of Expired Seeds
Expired Milkweed seeds are not destined for the waste bin; they’re potential wildflowers waiting to bloom.
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Botany | Butterfly Farming | Endangered Species | Gardening | Horticulture | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Queen (Danaus gilippus)
Plant More Milkweed
Plant More Milkweed—even just scattering seeds in suitable locations—is a simple yet powerful action that can have profound ecological benefits.
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Botany | Butterfly Farming | Gardening | Horticulture | Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
Narrowleaf Milkweed: Native U.S. States
Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) is native to the western United States. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
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Botany | Butterfly Farming | Entomology | Gardening | Horticulture | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata)
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata): An Overview
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata) is an essential component of the southeastern United States’ natural heritage.
