Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, plants exude a sticky, milky ...

The last five decades have not been good to insects. During this 50-year period, pesticide use and climate change have shrunk ...

We spoke with Victoria Burnett, a Visitor Services Manager working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to get some insight ...

Monarch butterflies are the most recognizable ... Burnett recommends growing Kansas native milkweed, including common milkweed, butterfly weed, and swamp milkweed. Although they won’t lay ...

When planning your garden, make sure to avoid using these popular (but invasive) plants; consider swapping them out for ...

Among the species hardest hit is the monarch butterfly, with its vivid orange-and-black wings and one of the most ...

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have long captivated humans due to their fascinating life cycles and physical characteristics. On top of this, this type of butterfly is known for having long ...

The world’s essential pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates. Far ...