Milkweed is a perennial plant (comes back each year) and may or may not bloom the first season. OSU Extension has packets of Common Milkweed seeds available. Just call or stop in for details. A $2 ...

When in bloom, common milkweed features globe-shaped collections of pinkish flowers. The seed pods should be picked when they are dry and turn gray or brown. If the seam pops under gentle pressure ...

The Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation District and districts statewide are participating in common milkweed seed collection, which runs through Oct. 31. The effort is meant to increase ...

Richland County residents are invited to help the declining monarch butterfly population by collecting milkweed seed pods now through Oct. 31.

MARION — The Monarch Research Project will distribute free milkweed and pollinator seed to Linn County residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Saturday, May 12) at Clearwater Farm, 4970 Lakeside ...

Growing milkweed from seed is one of the easiest ways to help declining monarch butterflies. In December 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed monarch butterflies, whose numbers in the ...

Milkweed isn't exactly a household name for most people, and you probably won't find common milkweed starts at your local garden store, because as its name suggests, it's considered a weed.

Since common milkweed is native to much of the US, your plants will not require much attention or care once established. Plant the little brown seeds in clusters in the fall, 1-2 inches deep.

The amount of common milkweed seed pods collected will be capped at 30 gallons due to the time required to remove the seeds from the pods. If the 30-gallon amount is reached, the bin will be ...

The migrating butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed, and the resulting caterpillars use the plant for food. ... Mich. park plants 400K milkweed seeds to help monarchs. Keith Matheny.