Botany | Butterflies (Papilionoidea) | Butterfly Farming | Gardening | Horticulture | Sunflowers (Helianthus)
Common Sunflower: A Beacon for Butterflies
Here’s a brief look at how the Common Sunflower serves as a beacon for butterflies.
What Does Milkweed Look Like?
By painting a vivid picture with words, we’ll explore the various features that make milkweed unique and recognizable.
The Many Benefits of Dill in North American Butterfly and Vegetable Gardens
In North American gardens, dill serves as both a delightful addition to vegetable gardens and a vital component of butterfly gardens.
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.
- Botany | Butterfly Farming | Endangered Species | Gardening | Horticulture | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Queen (Danaus gilippus)
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.
- Botany | Butterfly Farming | Gardening | Horticulture | Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
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.
- Botany | Butterfly Farming | Entomology | Gardening | Horticulture | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata)
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata): An Overview
Savannah Milkweed (Asclepias pedicellata) is an essential component of the southeastern United States’ natural heritage.
- Botany | Butterfly Farming | Gardening | Horticulture | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
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.
