Plenty of gardeners have heard of common milkweed. Many probably consider it the No. 1 monarch host plant, as well-known for its flowers as for its caterpillar-favorite leaves. While common ...

The answer depends on the species of milkweed you’re growing. For many, common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the most ...

It grows best in full sun with moist soil and is less aggressive than common milkweed. Grow this milkweed in sunny mixed borders, natural gardens, rain gardens and alongside ponds. And best of all ...