Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden. It's part of the milkweed family, and, like its relatives, it "supports a whole ...

Milkweed is the host plant for butterfly enthusiasts who want to attract monarch butterflies. When the monarch discovers the milkweed, she lays her eggs on it. Once the eggs hatch, the small ...

After realizing I couldn’t name most of the plants in my neighborhood, I downloaded a plant identification app. It was a great way to connect with my surroundings. “Plant identification starts when we ...

Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...

Butterfly weed (also called butterfly milkweed) is a pretty, low-maintenance perennial. Here are tips on where and how to plant it from horticulturists at Iowa State University in Ames. Q: What would ...

LOS ANGELES - March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies. According to an ...

Even though butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is native to the U.S. and attracts pollinators, it does come with some ...

Monarchs are always welcome visitors to the garden, but it is important to know your options for butterfly and caterpillar health. Milkweed is a flowering perennial that attracts monarch butterflies ...