Just a few years ago, the eastern monarch was considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ...

This shorter milkweed grows to 2 to 3 feet tall and blooms from May to September. The leaves are long, narrow, and pointed. The bright orange flowers are a great addition to your garden.

Where Should You Plant Milkweed? Butterfly gardeners know the importance of milkweed. This plant family is vital to the survival of monarch butterflies, since it’s the only host plant their ...