Description
Asclepias (Milkweed) – Essential Pollinator Plant for Vibrant, Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
Support butterflies and boost your garden’s biodiversity with Asclepias, commonly known as Milkweed. This hardy, native perennial is best known as the host plant for monarch butterflies, providing critical habitat and nourishment for caterpillars and adult pollinators alike. With its bold blooms, upright growth, and easy-care nature, Milkweed is a must-have in any pollinator or native plant garden.
Available in popular varieties such as Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed), Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed), and Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed), this plant brings striking color to the garden with clusters of orange, pink, white, or purple flowers from mid-summer through fall.
Why Choose Asclepias (Milkweed)?
Not only is Milkweed drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, but it also thrives in poor soils, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Its long-lasting blooms attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Once established, this resilient perennial returns year after year, contributing to eco-friendly and sustainable gardening.
Milkweed’s deep taproot helps improve soil structure, while its upright stems add vertical interest to flower beds, wildflower meadows, or roadside plantings.
Key Features:
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🦋 Essential for Monarch Butterflies – Host plant and nectar source
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🌼 Colorful Blooms – Vibrant flowers that last all season
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🌱 Low Maintenance – Tolerates drought and poor soils
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🐝 Pollinator Magnet – Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
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🌾 Native & Resilient – Thrives in a variety of soil types and conditions
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