While succulent okra originates in Africa, and is grown as an annual crop in the United States, common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a cold-hardy perennial indigenous to eastern North America.

Treating bright orange aphids on milkweed isn't always needed, but these monarch-safe methods can help. Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed ...