The multi-flowered bloom heads draw adult butterflies of many species, including monarchs, making it a terrific all-in-one ...

The milkweed species of plants are a favorite among gardeners due to their colorful flowers that attract stunning butterflies. The winged creatures are drawn to milkweed because they are a primary ...

While efforts taking place across the country to plant milkweed and help the monarchs is a wonderful cause, it is extremely important to make sure you’re not planting the wrong species of milkweed.

milkweed is the only plant that supports these butterflies at a couple of different stages of its development. Recently, organizations have been encouraging people to plant milkweed. One of those ...

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the prostrate milkweed as endangered. Only 24 populations of the plant survive, in south Texas and northern Mexico, where ...