As scientists stress the importance of providing as much of this valuable plant as possible, gardeners often ask: Does milkweed need full sun to thrive? Find out if you have the proper growing ...

Milkweed is the only host plant of monarch butterflies, meaning it’s the only plant monarch butterflies will lay eggs on and ...

One of the most customary areas where common milkweed persisted profusely was in and around the edges of agricultural fields.

So, is milkweed an unwanted plant or does it have many virtues? There are about 200 species of milkweed around the world, 140 in North and South America, and seven native to Pennsylvania.

The increasing intensity and frequency of extreme heat likely compounds stresses on the iconic butterfly, worrying biologists ...

To begin this discussion, ask yourself this: In the beautiful Great Plains, why are we planting tropical milkweed? The short answer is that the plant looks very pretty when blooming. The bright ...

Bugs not only serve as pollinators but also provide biological controls for pests. They serve as prey for many species. Bugs ...

All Ohioans can play a role in supporting monarchs by planting milkweed. Milkweed is the sole host plant for monarchs and is ...

Butterflies, like bees, play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen between flowers, aiding plant reproduction.

Richland County residents are invited to help the declining monarch butterfly population by collecting milkweed seed pods now ...