Mojave Milkweed (Asclepias nyctaginifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 0.5 to…
Holly-leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia) is a large shrub to small tree that is native to the state of California. This plant is a host to several butterflies, including swallowtails, and several moths. Growing from 8…
Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 1 to…
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 1 to…
New Jersey Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are twelve native species of New Jersey milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The Monarch…
Pallid Milkweed (Asclepias cryptoceras) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 0.4 to…
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the midwestern and southwestern United States, north to Idaho. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus)…
Dotted Gayfeather (Liatris punctata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and middle provinces of Canada. This plant is a host to the Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) and two other…
Ohio Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are thirteen species of Ohio milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one species that is adventive that can be grown for Monarch Butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds…