Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)is a hardy perennial that will thrive almost anywhere in theUS, especially east of the Rockies and into Canada. It needs sun, reaches 2 to 6 feet tall with wide, gray-green, velvety leaves, and is an aggressive grower. Don’t plant this in your flower...
The height of the plant varies from one type to another. For instance, the butterfly milkweed grows up to 3 feet but the common milkweed can reach a height of 5 feet. Choose milkweedbased on what you like and when it blooms, with some species blooming during July and others blooming ...
Native plant varieties are best; some butterflies can only eat from native flowers. When building a butterfly garden, or really any pollinator garden, native varieties are far more effective. For caterpillars, consider plants likemilkweed,dill, andasters. Monarch caterpillarsONLYeat milkweed. In fa...
With many different species of milkweed, you can find a plant that works in your area. Some types to check out include common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and antelope-horns milkweed. Each species prefers unique soil moisture, temperature, and environment, so research the type you’re planting ...
are a feast for the eyes, but they also play a crucial role in the life cycle of monarch butterflies, whose larvae rely solely on milkweed for food. Standing at about 1 to 2.5 feet tall, this native plant blooms from May to September, adding a vibrant splash of color to your ...
Milk jug gardening involves repurposing milk jugs into mini greenhouses to start seeds outdoors. Also called“milk jug gardening,”this method has gained popularity among gardeners who live in cold growing zones (2-5), but it can be done anywhere! Some gardeners prefer to get a jumpstart on ...
48. Joe-Pye Weed garden Botanical Name:Eutrochium purpureum USDA Zones:4-9 Joe-Pye Weed’s pink, fluffy clusters attract butterflies, making it a vital pollinator plant, while its height adds a bold, architectural presence to gardens.
Echo built its name on string trimmers, and this model is a great example of why. It’s equipped with a powerful 25.4-cc engine and produces ample torque, thanks to a 2:1 gear reduction. Add in its thick twisted nylon line and you’ve got a trimmer that absolutely shreds weeds, makin...
Ama Codjoe is the author of Blood of the Air (Northwestern University Press, 2020), winner of the Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry Prize, and Bluest Nude, forthcoming in 2022 by Milkweed Press. Among other honors, she has received a 2017 Rona Jaffe Writer’s Award, a Creative Writing Fellow...
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