Grow butterfly weed in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Sow seeds directly in the garden—butterfly weed does not require much tending to to thrive,; Water a new plant well during its first ...

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), also known as chigger weed or pleurisy root, is a variety of milkweed native to many regions of the United States. Hardy in zones 3 through 9, this perennial ...

Butterfly weed’s standout orange flowers bloom from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies—including monarchs, which rely on milkweeds as larval host plants.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The monarch butterfly population in Ohio has declined by an estimated 80% over the past 30 years. One effort to reverse the trend is to promote more growth of native milkweed.

The butterfly weed, also known as Hello Yellow, sports eye-catching yellow blossoms. MacNeil, who claims to be “a compulsive plant collector,” also grows nonnative tropical milkweed, which ...

Hammered by habitat loss and synthetic insecticides, the eagle, the abiding symbol of American strength and freedom, had all but vanished from our landscapes. From backyard birders to federal ...

Ageratum Blue Ageratum Houstonianum Seeds for Planting 400+ Garden Flowers Seeds Check Price What a fun, fuzzy little flower that comes in blue, pink, white, lavender or even red blossoms.

Anyone who wants to plant milkweed can request the free seeds at the SCWF website. There is a limit of one seed packet per household. However, bulk orders are available for groups, like schools or ...

Valdes points out butterfly weed pods and shows how to remove the plume from the seed. Credit: Michelle Kanaar for Chicago Reader A label is made for various seeds.