- How to Plant and Grow Milkweed (Asclepias) | Gardeners Path
Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp and has over one hundred known species It was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god of healing, Asclepius, and the species is native to the Americas
- Asclepias - Wikipedia
The Asclepias genus contains over 200 species distributed broadly across Africa, North America, and South America [7] It previously belonged to the family Asclepiadaceae, which is now classified as the subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae
- How to Grow and Care for Butterfly Weed - The Spruce
Learn how to grow butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a low-maintenance perennial that attracts butterflies and their larvae all season long
- Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed
Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to end-of-season care
- Asclepias Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
The Asclepias genus, commonly known as milkweed, belongs to the Apocynaceae family It includes around 140 species of perennial plants that are native to the Americas
- Asclepias (Milkweed): Grow Beautiful Flowers Save Butterflies - Gardenia
What is Asclepias? Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants belonging to the dogbane family Apocynaceae (formerly in Asclepiadaceae), which includes other flowering plants such as oleander, hoya, plumeria, and the desert rose
- How to Grow Asclepias - Butterfly Weed
Learn how to grow and care for Asclepias Get tips for planting, watering, feeding, and caring for Asclepias throughout the year
- The Asclepias Guide – Plant Detectives
Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a group of hardy perennials celebrated for their vibrant blooms and critical role in supporting pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies
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