In North American gardens, dill serves as both a delightful addition to vegetable gardens and a vital component of butterfly gardens.
Botany
The Great Milkweed Seed Conundrum: How to “Dispose” of Expired Seeds
Expired Milkweed seeds are not destined for the waste bin; they’re potential wildflowers waiting to bloom.
Plant More Milkweed
Plant More Milkweed—even just scattering seeds in suitable locations—is a simple yet powerful action that can have profound ecological benefits.
Narrowleaf Milkweed: Native U.S. States
Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) is native to the western United States. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata): An Overview
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata) is an essential component of the southeastern United States’ natural heritage.
Wisconsin Milkweed Species
Turns out, while it doesn’t make cheese, and it’s not a weed, Milkweed is a favorite among Monarch Butterflies and can be found all across Wisconsin’s pastures, prairies, and forests.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones of Florida
In Florida, you’ll find a total of eight USDA subzones: 8a through 11b.
No Milkweed Plants, No Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies lay eggs only on Milkweed plants. Baby caterpillars hatch and eat only Milkweed. The Milkweed helps them grow. When they are big, they turn into butterflies. Then they lay eggs on Milkweed too. It keeps going like this. No Milkweed, no Monarchs. Buy Milkweed Now: