Milkweed may spread like wildfire, but it needs to. If you’ve ever watched just a few milkweed plants in your garden, you know that monarchs and other milkweed butterflies will certainly detect ...

The University of Florida sites an estimated decline of 80-90% in the monarch butterfly population over the past few decades, ... OSU Extension has packets of Common Milkweed seeds available. Just ...

In the areas where other flowering plants were planted with the milkweed, they found that the monarchs laid 22% more eggs. Diverse plantings provide a greater benefit for a variety of organisms.

Dozens of people crowded into an urban farm during the first half hour of a workshop intended to help Florida's population of monarch butterflies. Milkweed Seed Workshop Honors Daughter, Benefits ...

This a particularly timely question, because milkweed Asclepias spp, also known as Butterfly Weed and Silkweed, is essential to Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus caterpillars and planting time is ...

Milkweed is the host plant for monarch caterpillars, making it a must for all butterfly gardens. There are several native milkweeds to choose from in Florida.

Beware when growing milkweed of the small or common milkweed bug, Lygaeus kalmia. This very distinctive bug is bright orange and black and feeds on milkweed seeds when they are available.

Aphids make tropical milkweed less inviting to monarch butterflies Date: July 26, 2023 Source: University of Florida Summary: When oleander aphids infested tropical milkweed, monarch butterflies ...

According to a new study from the University of Florida, ... We know that aphids and similar insect pests commonly reach high densities on plants, including milkweed, in urban settings.

The Environment Report is back after a months-long hiatus. So stop putting pesticides on your landscaping. A pesky insect ...

Common milkweed is the most well-known milkweed and flourishes in full sun to partial shade in average to well-drained soil. It spreads by underground rhizomes and grows 4 to 6 feet tall.

Last year, 90 gardeners participated in the butterfly and milkweed programs supported by Milbergers, DEERC Education Center, Native American Seed Co., Douglas King Seed Co. and the Comal County ...