Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), also known as chigger ... The pods are about 3-6 inches long and grayish green in color. They eventually split open, releasing the silky seeds to drift through ...

It is available with several colors of flowers including red ... The two milkweeds that are favorite nectar sources are butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and tropical milkweed (A. curassavica). Both ...

High impact or low, daily, or just a few days a week, exercise is one key to improved health and overall well-being ...

Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses plants of the year. I always look forward to which plants they pick and learning more about each plant. This year among the chosen is Asclepias or milkweed ...

Pollinator gardens can benefit butterflies while bringing a pop of color from native species like violets, butterfly weed, goldenrod and azalea. Native plants require less maintenance and tend to ...