Most commonly known as “Butterflyweed,” Asclepias tuberosa might be the most widely distributed milkweed species in North America. It is certainly native to most areas of North America. Other names include “Orange Butterflyweed,” and “Butterfly Milkweed,” both of which are accurate, in that they are orange, and butterflies love them, along with many other pollinators. …
Johnny Butterflyseed has released Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa) seed packs meant to support the endangered Monarch Butterfly (Danauus plexipus) across most of North America. Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa), also known as “Butterfly Weed,” produce unique, orange flowers that provide nectar for many pollinators, along with Monarch Butterflies. Asclepias Tuberosa is not an invasive plant anywhere …
If you don’t see Milkweed plants, you won’t see Monarch Butterflies. It is that simple. Every city dweller can help by planting their native Milkweed; anywhere and everywhere. Milkweed is required for Monarch Butterflies to reproduce. This means they cannot reproduce without Milkweed. Therefore, if you don’t see Milkweed plants, you won’t see Monarch Butterflies. …
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