Milkweeds are absolutely required by Monarch, Queen and Soldier Butterflies!
Most commonly known as “Butterflyweed,” Asclepias tuberosa might be the most widely distributed milkweed species in North America. It is certainly native to most areas of North America. Other names include “Orange Butterflyweed,” and “Butterfly Milkweed,” both of which are accurate, in that they are orange, and butterflies love them, […]
Johnny Butterflyseed has released Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa) seed packs meant to support the endangered Monarch Butterfly (Danauus plexipus) across most of North America. Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa), also known as “Butterfly Weed,” produce unique, orange flowers that provide nectar for many pollinators, along with Monarch Butterflies. Asclepias Tuberosa is […]
Tarisa Parrish, author of the children’s book The Adventures of Johnny Butterflyseed and Butterfly Farmer, joins the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom with tips to raise Monarch Butterflies.