except these plants sprout from thick rhizomes. It might not seem possible that those lumpy rhizomes will grow into giant tropical-looking leaves and brightly colored blooms on tall stalks.

Growing milkweed from seed is one of the easiest ways to help declining monarch butterflies. In December 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed monarch butterflies, whose numbers in the ...

With so many to choose from, select the milkweed that is best suited to the growing conditions, your landscape design, and garden maintenance. Some milkweeds are very aggressive and can quickly ...

Mark the location of any butterfly milkweed in the garden or plant some spring flowering bulbs ... spreading by deep rhizomes and seeds. The purple-pink flowers are fragrant at night, and you ...

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 South ...

In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the Asclepias by the National Garden Bureau. With so many to choose from, select the milkweed that is best suited to ...