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 ...

The interest in identifying the easiest native milkweeds to grow and the most successful techniques with seed by Central Texas gardeners continues. Attendees at the monarch butterfly and milkweed ...

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 ...

Container gardening is blooming in popularity these days. It's a flexible way to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs when space is limited, but going beyond the most obvious choices could give 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 ...

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 ...