And best of all, the deer and rabbits tend to leave it, and other milkweeds, be. Common milkweed Asclepias syriaca is a favorite of monarchs, hardy in zones three to eight, but very aggressive, ...

A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).

The botanical names for the different kinds of milkweed are very important. There are Asclepias Syriaca, A.Tuberosa, A.incarta, A.Curassavica, A.Vidigis and these are all host plants for butterflies.

Milkweed is a native plant that grows wild throughout the monarch’s range. There are several ... caterpillars occur almost exclusively on Asclepias syriaca, also known as the common milkweed.

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ALEXANDRIA — The National Garden Bureau has named 2025 the Year of Asclepias (milkweed) — and for good reason. This resilient, versatile plant is more than just a pretty flower, it’s a vital ...

As the sole plant that hosts and feeds monarch caterpillars, milkweed (Asclepias species) is key to their survival. Happily, wherever you garden in the U.S., there’s a native type of milkweed ...