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 ...

“We are but small butterflies in the garden of life.” – Carston D. Roach.

There are few summer sights more delightful than that of butterflies spotted flitting back and forth amongst a beautiful garden — and given that monarch butterflies in particular have been in greater ...

Of all the perennials that sprouted up this spring, I was most pleased to see the butterfly weed. After a rough season last year, with deer keeping the plants eaten down to the ground, I wasn’t sure ...

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 ...

Some milkweed species are attractive additions to home landscapes, and monarch butterflies like them too. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on ...

It takes more than flower nectar to attract butterflies to your garden. Learn the truth about common butterfly host plant ...

Conservationists and horticulturalists are encouraging gardeners to plant native milkweed species to support declining monarch butterfly populations. While milkweed is the only host plant for monarch ...

URBANA, Ill. – With all the “buzz” about bees and butterflies, the Perennial Plant Association is celebrating a plant known for its ability to support birds and insects, including a beloved North ...

This beautiful orange flower will bring many beneficial bugs to your garden. Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden.