While efforts taking place across the country to plant milkweed and help the monarchs is a wonderful cause, it is extremely important to make sure you’re not planting the wrong species of milkweed.

The milkweed species of plants are a favorite among gardeners due to their colorful flowers that attract stunning butterflies. The winged creatures are drawn to milkweed because they are a primary ...

While milkweed is crucial for monarchs to lay their eggs, planting it near bird feeders draws predators that pose a threat to the butterflies at various stages of their lifecycle. Birds known to feed ...

Milkweed, the common name of the genus Asclepias, is an incredibly popular and diverse native plant that grows across the United States, from the Northeast to the Great Lakes to the Southwest. If ...

Ask your local nursery or a nearby gardening group about the right type to plant in your growing region (tropical milkweed, the most widely available variety, is not the best for monarchs). By ...

Sow seeds outdoors in the fall at 3 millimetres in depth. Alternatively, place seeds in a moist substrate (sand, perlite or moss) in a plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks ...