How to Plant and Grow Milkweed (Asclepias) | Gardeners Path Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp and has over one hundred known species It was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god of healing, Asclepius, and the species is native to the Americas
Asclepias - Wikipedia Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged
How to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The Spruce Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies —especially the monarch butterfly Asclepias is the only plant family that serves as the host plant for monarch butterfly egg-laying The monarch larvae, the hatchling caterpillars, feed exclusively on the thick, long milkweed leaves
Asclepias Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Asclepias plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings Plant Characteristics: Asclepias has vibrant flowers and unique seed pods that help to attract butterflies, especially monarchs
Asclepias (Milkweed): Grow Beautiful Flowers Save Butterflies - Gardenia Asclepias subulata (Rush Milkweed) is a striking evergreen perennial, with tall, gray-green stems and small, linear leaves that appear after rain From mid-spring to winter, clusters of creamy-white flowers attract pollinators, including monarch and queen butterflies
Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to end-of-season care
The Year of Asclepias: A Guide to Planting and Care for Milkweed . . . Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds and is a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae Named for their latex, milkweeds exude a sticky and milky substance where cells are damaged
How to Grow Asclepias - Butterfly Weed - Harvest to Table Learn how to grow and care for Asclepias Get tips for planting, watering, feeding, and caring for Asclepias throughout the year Join our gardening family to receive the latest tips
Learn About Asclepias | Burpee Gardening Discover the beauty and benefits of Asclepias (milkweed) with Burpee Explore our expert tips on planting, growing, and caring for these stunning plants that attract pollinators and add vibrant color to your garden