Emory’s Milkweed (Asclepias emoryi) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Texas and New Mexico in the United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch…
Why has this iconic tallgrass prairie remnant struggled so profoundly to reproduce in fragmented modern ecosystems? We examine the intricate biology and survival mechanics of Mead’s Milkweed (Asclepias meadii). From its complex self-incompatibility alleles to…
Dwarf Milkweed (Asclepias involucrata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southern Great Plains and southwest in the United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus…
Engelmann’s Milkweed (Asclepias engelmanniana) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and southwestern regions of the United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus…
Low Milkweed (Asclepias pumila) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and Great Plains region of the United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus…
Discover the beauty of Bract Milkweed (Asclepias brachystephana), a tough, Southwestern native perennial perfect for dry gardens. From its unique physical traits to its crucial role as a host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies,…
Broad-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias latifolia) 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…
Slim-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias stenophylla) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and mid-western United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from…
Side-Cluster Milkweed (Asclepias lanuginosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and Canada. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from…