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Asclepias Incarnata- Swamp Milkweed For Monarch Butterflies
Info on Swamp Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies and Caterpillars Asclepias incarnata: Swamp milkweed, Swamp silkweed, Rose milkweed, White Indian hemp
The attractive milkweed Asclepias variegata with its red ring at base of anthers lures the monarch butterfly and bird and insect pollinators. Growing from Florida all the way up to Canada, it is considered endangered in three northeastern states. The flower inhabits woodland areas in North Florida, and blooms in late April. The milkweed plant, known for medicinal properties, was named in honor of the Greek god of healing, Asclepias. Milkweed oil from seeds has been used as sunscreen. Florida Wildflowers, Florida Winter, Florida Garden, Habitat Garden, Wildflower Tattoo, Planting Ideas, North Florida
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The attractive milkweed Asclepias variegata with its red ring at base of anthers lures the monarch butterfly and bird and insect pollinators. Growing from Florida all the way up to Canada, it is considered endangered in three northeastern states. The flower inhabits woodland areas in North Florida, and blooms in late April. The milkweed plant, known for medicinal properties, was named in honor of the Greek god of healing, Asclepias. Milkweed oil from seeds has been used as sunscreen.
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Antelope Horn
Antelope Horn Milkweed (Asclepias Asperula) from Native American Seeds.
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Red Tropical Milkweed Seeds, Asclepias curassavica, Great for Monarch
Milkweed Seeds Tropical Milkweed Red Flowering Asclepias Monarch Butterfly Favorite
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Silky Gold Tropical Milkweed
2017 perennial plant of the year -- Silky Gold Milkweed is an exotic yellow-flowered variety of tropical milkweed from South America. Large clusters of golden-yellow flowers are displayed against yellow-green foliage. Asclepias flowers are nectar-rich and the leaves are an important food source for Monarch caterpillars. This easy care plant mixes beautifully with other tall perennials. Herbaceous. Zones 8-11
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Monarch Butterflies
Swamp Milkweed -- when I was a kid, this grew all over our property. It was one of my favorite things to pick for my mom, grandmother, and great-aunt.
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University of Illinois Extension
Perennial plant of 2017 – Asclepias tuberosa
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SHOWY MILKWEED IS AN IMPORTANT FLOWER TO MANY POLLINATORS, BUT NECESSARY FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY. IF MILKWEED DISAPPEARS, SO DO MONARCH BUTTERFLIES.
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Chronicles of a Love Affair with Nature
Swamp Milkweed - http://www.gardenswithwings.com/what-is-a-butterfly-garden/nectar-plants.html
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Annies Annuals
Asclepias fascicularis "Narrow Leaved Milkweed"(native species Portland, for Monarch butterfly caterpillars)
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Red Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata
Red Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata
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Saving Milkweed to Save Monarchs - Learn About Nature
This site has great info that will attract butterflies to your garden.
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Asclepias incarnata swamp milkweed from North Creek Nurseries
swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). This is the weed that the monarch lays their eggs on. Blossoms smell like jasmine!!
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Magazines | National Wildlife Federation
Plant Butterfly milkweed! (Asclepias tuberosa) It shows off orange blossoms from late spring throughout the entire summer. The beautiful flowers provide nectar to all types of insect pollinators and more importantly the entire plant is a host for monarch butterflies. Its native range is the southern and eastern United States. I have these planted in my yard and the butterflies love it! -Ali. C