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 can be propagated by root cuttings or seed. For root division, cut sections of the taproot into two-inch pieces in the fall and keep them moist. For seed propagation, cold ...

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 ...

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.

The Papillion Butterfly Garden Committee wants to increase the number of butterfly and pollinator habitats in the community by encouraging residents to plant pollinator-friendly seeds in their own ...