Beyond its vibrant blossoms and pivotal role in the butterfly’s life cycle, milkweed hides a remarkable and unique pollination mechanism.
Milkweeds (Asclepias)
Milkweeds are absolutely required by Monarch, Queen and Soldier Butterflies!
Do Wasps Nectar from Milkweed Flowers?
Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) produce nectar that attracts a variety of insects, including bees, butterflies, beetles, and wasps.
Den stora migrationen av Monark
Berättelsen om Fétillvägvisaren och hennes bön om mjölkört blev en älskad legend, en påminnelse om att varje varelse, oavsett hur liten, spelar en avgörande roll i livets väv.
Parthenogenesis
In parthenogenesis, offspring develop from unfertilized eggs.
What are the Yellow Bugs on My Milkweed Plants?
While aphids can be a nuisance, milkweed plants are usually resilient and can withstand a moderate aphid infestation.
La Gran Migración de las Hadas Monarca
Cada año, menos mariposas hacían el viaje a la reunión. Murmullos de preocupación se esparcieron entre las hadas sobre el menguante número de sus queridas Monarcas.
The Great Migration of the Monarch Fairies
Each year, fewer and fewer butterflies would make the journey to the gathering. Whispered worries spread among the fairy folk about the dwindling numbers of their beloved Monarchs.
Green Antelopehorn (Asclepias viridis): Native Range and Care Guide Across USDA Zones
Green Antelopehorn a beautiful, beneficial, and hardy plant that can thrive across a broad range of USDA zones.