One of the main threats to monarchs is the eradication of milkweed plants along their migratory route. Milkweed is the primary food source for the insect—and the only plant where the females lay their ...

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca ... Although not officially classified by the USDA as an invasive plant, it is considered so by some horticulturalists, due to its ability to re-seed and ...

European swallow-wort, most commonly known as dog-strangling vine, is a member of the milkweed family ... Report sightings of invasive plants to your local stewardship council, or call the Invasive ...

Where Should You Plant Milkweed? Butterfly gardeners know the importance of milkweed. This plant family is vital to the ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

These activities and livestock grazing foster the spread of invasive buffelgrass, which is planted as livestock forage. Buffelgrass displaces native plants and is very difficult to control. Under ...

Pale swallow-wort (Cynanchum rossicum, also known as Vincetoxicum rossicum) is a non-native plant that has been found in Minnesota. Pale swallow-wort is an herbaceous perennial vining milkweed ...

By planting at least five milkweed plants, you can create a welcoming habitat for monarchs while enjoying the vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms these plants offer. Let’s make 2025 the year we ...

Severely Invasive. Description ... brown seeds with white silken parachutes, similar to milkweed, that catch the wind. Seeds are polyembryonic, which means one seed can produce multiple seedlings.

Learn how to grow the essential host plant for monarchs. Thirteen native species of milkweed are found across Canada. This fall, try incorporating milkweed into your garden to help native pollinators.