Native Plant Gardening

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): A Monarch Favorite with a Wild Side

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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native powerhouse, with globe-shaped pink blooms that play a critical role in supporting Monarch butterflies and ecosystem health. With its large, globe-shaped pink blooms and critical role in supporting Monarch butterflies, this native perennial is a keystone plant in North American ecosystems. What is Common Milkweed? Common Milkweed is […]

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Orange flowers from butterfly milkweed plant.

Growing the Butterfly Milkweed Plant(Asclepias tuberosa): A monarch Favorite

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Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) brightens sunny spots with brilliant orange blooms that attract Monarchs and other pollinators. With its brilliant orange blooms and compact growth habit, this native perennial is a favorite among gardeners and a magnet for butterflies, especially Monarchs. What is Butterfly Milkweed? Butterfly Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial native to much of

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A cluster of pink flowers on a milkweed plant.

How to grow Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): A Pollinator Powerhouse

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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) stands out in moist gardens, offering elegant pink blooms and crucial support for pollinators like Monarch butterflies. With its elegant pink blooms and ecological value, this native perennial is more than just eye-catching—it’s a vital plant for wildlife, especially Monarch butterflies. This is your essential how to grow swamp milkweed guide.

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Yellow goldfinch feeding on sunflowers.

The Difference Between Native, Non-Native & Invasive Plants (With Real-Life Garden Examples)

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As gardeners, we often choose plants based on beauty, scent, or nostalgia—but what if our plant choices could also nurture the ecosystem around us? Understanding the differences between native, non-native and invasive plants helps us differentiate the plants that are actually providing in abundance for our ecosystem and plants that may provide only beauty. In

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