and pollinators including other butterflies, birds, and bees who feed on the flower's nectar. Planting introduced species, notably the tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) can disrupt the ...

Growing milkweed from seed is one of the easiest ways to help declining monarch butterflies. In December 2024, the U.S. Fish ...

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one ...

“The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North ... Davis attributes this to non-native tropical milkweed species, often planted by well-meaning people looking for a way to help monarchs.

butterfly weed, swamp milkweed, antelope horn milkweed and zizotes, plus one exotic species, the tropical milkweed. We had the most success with zizotes and tropical milkweed in terms of ...

ALEXANDRIA — The National Garden Bureau has named 2025 the Year of Asclepias (milkweed) — and for good reason. This resilient ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2025 the Year of Asclepias (milkweed)—and for good reason! This resilient, versatile plant is more than just a pretty flower; it’s a vital resource for pollinators ...

Just over 9,000 monarchs were counted in California last winter, the second lowest ever since the annual count began in 1997 ...