Collection: Asclepias - Milkweed

Asclepias (Milkweed) is essential for Monarch butterflies—it’s the host plant where they lay eggs and the only food Monarch caterpillars can eat. Planting native Milkweed helps support Monarchs and provides habitat and nectar for many other beneficial insects, too. These classic wildflowers add fragrance and charm to sunny gardens, blooming in soft whites and pinks from late spring through summer. Milkweeds typically go dormant afterward and return the next year. For best results, let plants establish for a season before hosting hungry caterpillars. Shop our Asclepias selection and check our Growing Notes.

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