Butterfly weed’s standout orange flowers bloom from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies—including monarchs, which rely on milkweeds as larval host plants.

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Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) If you're a fan of monarchs, milkweed (also called butterfly weed) is a must-have. These plants are where the monarchs lay their eggs, and while the milky-white nectar ...

Butterfly weed is a plant with beautiful, bright-orange flowers that attract pollinators. But consider these issues before planting it in your yard.

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Many plants attract butterflies, however, some provide better sources of nutrients than others. According to Garden Design, gardeners should select plants that will support the butterfly life cycle.

The monarch butterfly is most renowned for its yearly odyssey. Some will travel up to 3,000 miles during their two-way winter journey.

The butterfly weed, also known as Hello Yellow, sports eye-catching yellow blossoms. MacNeil, who claims to be “a compulsive plant collector,” also grows nonnative tropical milkweed, which ...

Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to attracting pollinators, butterfly bushes grow fast, produce flowers early in its life cycle, and grow in tough conditions.

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The flowers of Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) are brilliant orange. This shorter milkweed grows to 2 to 3 feet tall and blooms from May to September. The leaves are long, narrow, and pointed.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will regulate weed seeds like they would any other by enforcing labeling and testing requirements under the state's seed law.