As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

Butterflies are colorful, delicate, and graceful creatures that bring beauty to the world. They are also exciting to watch as ...

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Milkweed is beautiful, easy to grow, and necessary for butterflies to survive. Here's how to grow and care for milkweed the ...

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) Swamp milkweed features vibrant pink to light purple blooms that attract pollinators, including monarch butterflies and native bees.

Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): This will take wet soil, as its name suggests, though it doesn't need it to flourish. Plants bloom later than butterfly milkweed, and the flowers are a pale ...

Other species of this native perennial, like swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), are more common in wetlands. That means a gardener looking to fill a very damp section of their butterfly garden ...

Panas came up with an extensive list of plants for the shadier spot in the front yard, which they thought would be perfect for a pollinator garden. They’ve started the work themselves, figuring it ...

Plant more native species of milkweed, such as butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), aquatic milkweed, (Asclepias perennis) and swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). 2.

In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the Asclepias by the National Garden Bureau. ... (Syriaca incarnata), also known as pink and swamp milkweed.