unlike common milkweed, neither needs a period of cold stratification to break dormancy—they are ready to grow. Related: How to Score Free Milkweed Seeds for a Monarch-Friendly Garden ...

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones 3-10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Teague Weybright, Santa Monica Community Garden Program Coordinator comes to SMC, sharing his knowledge of Monarch ...