This native plant will do more than just bring the butterflies to your yard.
The lack of milkweed in recent decades has endangered the monarch butterfly population.
Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know to create amonarch butterfly garden oasisin your backyard.
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What Is Milkweed and Why Should You Plant It?
Milkweed is a flowering plant that is native to North America.
It also produces nectar for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other insects.
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This plant also attracts other butterflies like the swallowtail and the painted lady.
These types of butterflies benefit from the nectar and habitat that milkweed provides.
“Native plants will help wildlife and are easier to maintain because they are acclimated to your climate.”
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But you’re able to also ask which milkweed works best in your area.)
It’s worth noting that each variety of milkweed has different blooming times and attracts different pollinators.
Here are some of the most common types of milkweed to consider for your garden.
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It produces bright orange blooms.
Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca)
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Common milkweed grows east of the Rockies.
It has pink, purple, or white blooms.
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Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa)
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Showy milkweed grows in the Western U.S.
It has pink or purple flowers.
It has greenish-white flowers.
Regardless of which jot down you choose, here’s how to create a thriving milkweed patch.
Tips for Planting Milkweed
While the planting part is simple, it’s only half the battle.
Here are some tips to keep your milkweed plants alive and thriving in your garden.
Plant More Than One punch in of Milkweed
“More plants make for merry monarchs!”
Plant at least three plants of each species."
“Fall-blooming plants are especially important, like asters and goldenrods.
These are keystone native plants that support hundreds of pollinators, as well.”
You don’t only need to think about pretty flowering plants, either.
