Butterfly weed is a perfect milkweed variety for flower gardens. Here's why you should add this monarch host plant to your ...

My first encounter with butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) occurred while hiking through a meadow at Gifford Pinchot State Park in northern York County. Mixed in with the native grasses were green, ...

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Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden. It's part of the milkweed family, and, like its relatives, it "supports a whole ...

Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a ...

I think all gardeners love to see butterflies visit their gardens in the summer months. If you want more butterflies this year, start planning now what to plant this spring to attract them. I want to ...

Every butterfly gardener delights when showy swallowtail butterflies make an appearance. These butterflies are some of the largest in the garden, and their colorful wings and soaring flight patterns ...

Wildflowers have had a special place in my heart since my childhood days. There was a field between our house and the church that I loved to walk through, especially in the spring. It brings back ...