Milkweed, the common name of the genus Asclepias ... If you are looking for plants that will fill your garden with a variety of butterflies, milkweed is one of the best. But with over 100 species ...

The monarch butterfly population in the eastern United States has declined sharply — an estimated 80% loss since the 1990s.

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 ...