Purple flower cluster of purple milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens).

15 Irresistible Allen County, OH Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Butterflies

Host Plants, Butterflies

Transform your Allen County, Ohio landscape into a thriving pollinator sanctuary with these essential native milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). This guide highlights 15 species that provide critical host foliage for Monarch caterpillars and abundant nectar for…

Giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) on vegetation.

An Easy Butterfly Gardener’s Guide to Columbus, OH Swallowtails

Butterflies, Host Plants, Nectar Plants

Columbus, Ohio is the capital city of the state of Ohio in the United States. Situated in the center of the state, the Columbus area is within hardiness zone 6, and there are six species…

Close-up of flowers of green milkweed (Asclepias viridis), an Ohio Milkweed.

13 Beautiful Ohio Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies

Butterflies, Host Plants

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…