Green flowers of Green Comet Milkweed (Asclepias viridiflora).

12 Irresistible Cumberland County, ME Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Butterflies

Host Plants, Butterflies

Transform your coastal Maine yard into a butterfly sanctuary with our guide to 12 irresistible milkweed species (Asclepias spp.) for Cumberland County. Discover which native and hardy varieties will best attract and support local Monarchs…

Pink flowers of swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), a Maine milkweed.

3 Maine Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies

Butterflies, Host Plants

Maine Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are three species of Maine milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are native to state and one, Asclepias tubrerosa, that was there historically. Milkweeds are an important…