Sweet Joe-Pye weed is anything but pesky, despite its name. Discover the many benefits this gorgeous perennial can bring if ...

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a great choice for many parts of North America, while swamp milkweed (Asclepias ...

Its vibrant orange flowers and deep taproots make this species drought-tolerant in well-drained soil. Swamp milkweed (Photo by velvetleaf, CC BY-NC 4.0) Swamp milkweed loves rich, moist soil and ...

Monarchs are becoming extinct, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation is giving away milkweed seeds to replenish the dwindling monarch population. Butterfly enthusiasts are contributing to the ...

They cannot sustain their existence without it. Many varieties of milkweed are available, from swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) to common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Each species provides a ...