Though monarchs are the most well known, two other orange-and-black butterflies ... Two of the most well-known are common milkweed and butterfly weed. In moist soils, try growing swamp milkweed.

Butterflies will visit lots of flowers, but there are a select few that specifically attract them. Learn which ones to plant ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about the fascinating, ...

Monarch butterflies are migrating through San Antonio, laying eggs on milkweed, while other species like the Gulf fritillary ...

Among the plants that can fill that role with immediate blooms are zinnias, mistflower, porter weed, pentas, lantanas, tropical milkweed, butterfly ... for the unique deep orange color and the ...

Clusters of small orange flowers ... conditions. "Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) supports monarch butterflies, whose caterpillars are only able to eat different types of milkweed plants ...

Milkweed comes in a variety ... There are many butterfly species, but monarchs tend to be the most talked about for their vibrant orange-red wings and their impressive migration from the northeast ...

And we wrap up with a photograph, from Seven Springs Farm of the dark morph of our state butterfly ... you were talking about Joe-Pye weed. He said, "I don't want any weeds in my yard." ...

Host plants that bring in butterflies are Tropical Milkweed, Lantana and Butterfly Weed (orange). The Joyful Butterfly website sells plants known to attract the colorful insects. Master gardeners ...

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a hardy perennial with bright flat-topped clusters of orange flowers that butterflies ... The fleshy, green foliage creates a dense mat, providing excellent ...