Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the state of California. This plant is a host to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus), Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Soldier (Danaus eresimus) butterflies. It…
Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the coastal plain of the east coast of the United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for…
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States, except for Florida and Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host for one butterfly and two…
Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can grow to 2 feet…
Prized historically for its strong fibers and loved by local pollinators for its rich nectar, Heart-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia) makes a tough, low-toxicity addition to dry gardens. Learn how to identify, plant, and care for…
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the east coast and the shores of the Great Lakes in the United States and Canada. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is…
Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is found throughout the United States and Canada except for the western states and provinces. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source…
Hall’s Milkweed (Asclepias hallii) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the western and southwestern United States. This milkweed is a host plant to the Monarch Butterfly and a nectar plant to others. It…
Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the midwest and eastern United States and most of Canada except the far northern reaches. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an…