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1. www.thespruce.com › milkweed-plants-monarchHow to Grow and Care for Common Milkweed - The Spruce

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   Jun 7, 2023 · Common milkweed is a native perennial that attracts monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Learn how to grow it from seed or cutting, and how to care for it in full sun and well-drained soil.

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3. www.almanac.com › plant › milkweedMilkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed

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   Catherine Boeckmann. April 15, 2024. Milkweed is a native wildflower beloved by monarch butterflies. There are a number of popular species suited for cultivation in the garden. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for milkweed in your garden—and support butterflies!

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4. www.birdsandblooms.com › milkweed-guideThe Ultimate Milkweed Plant Growing Guide - Birds and Blooms

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   Aug 3, 2023 · Learn why and how to grow milkweed, the only plant that sustains monarch butterflies through their life cycle. Find out which milkweed species are native to your region, how to sow seeds, and how to avoid invasive tropical milkweed.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AsclepiasAsclepias - Wikipedia

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   Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged. [4] [5] [6] Most species are toxic to humans and many other species, primarily due to the presence of cardenolides.

   Scientific Name	Common Name	Distribution
   Asclepias albicans	Whitestem milkweed	Native to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts
   Asclepias amplexicaulis	Blunt-leaved milkweed	Native to central and eastern United ...
   Asclepias asperula	Antelope horns	Native to American southwest and northern ...
   Asclepias californica	California milkweed	Native to central and southern ...

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   • Family: Apocynaceae
   • Kingdom: Plantae

   • Genus: Asclepias, L.
   • Order: Gentianales

8. www.britannica.com › plant › milkweedMilkweed | Description, Major Species, & Facts | Britannica

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   Milkweed is a genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the dogbane family, native to North and South America. Many milkweeds are ornamental and host plants for monarch butterflies, and some have fluffy seed fibres.

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   Milk·weed

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   • 1. a herbaceous American plant with milky sap. Some kinds attract butterflies, some yield a variety of useful products, and some are grown as ornamentals.
   • 2. another term for monarch butterfly

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    Why is milkweed called Asclepias?

    • The genus name, Asclepias, commemorates Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine. Native Americans taught early European settlers how to cook milkweed so that it could be safely eaten. The milky white sap was applied topically to remove warts, and the roots were chewed to cure dysentery.

    Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed

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    Can you grow milkweed from seed?

    • Milkweed can be grown from seed or transplants. Start seeds indoors about 4 to 8 weeks before your last frost date in the spring. Alternatively, sow seeds directly into the garden soil in the fall or in early spring. Milkweed plants require full sun and a lot of space.

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    What is common milkweed?

    • Common milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas. Most species are tropical or arid land species. The genus name, Asclepias, commemorates Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine.

    Common Milkweed - US Forest Service

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    Why is milkweed called milkweed?

    • Milkweed, scientifically called Asclepias, is a huge genus, with more than 140 species throughout the Americas. It’s the only plant that hosts and feeds monarch caterpillars. The name milkweed comes from the milky sap inside the stems and leaves. Learn the pros and cons of growing common milkweed. What Does Milkweed Look Like?

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11. www.nwf.org › About › Native-PlantsMilkweed for Monarchs - National Wildlife Federation

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    Here are some resources to help you find the best milkweed for your area: Milkweed and Native Plant Collections - Get one of our milkweed and monarch-focused native plant collections! Planting the Right Milkweed in your Region. Twelve Native Milkweeds for Monarchs (blog) Nectar Plants for Monarchs

12. www.fs.usda.gov › wildflowers › plant-of-the-weekCommon Milkweed - US Forest Service

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    Learn about common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a widespread and weedy plant in North America that is a host for monarch butterflies and other insects. Find out its range, description, uses, and ecology.