These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

Recommended Varieties: Lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an easy-to-grow variety that’s native to most of the ...

Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and ...

None of the milkweed seeds germinated well when planted directly in the soil at the designated site, although the retail seed sources continue to say it is the best way to grow milkweed.