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Growing Milkweed
Growing Milkweed is essential for the survival of the Monarch Butterfly. Milkweed is the only plant where Monarchs are laying their eggs. The caterpillars feed on the leaves until they transform into a chrysalis and finally into a new butterfly.
Researchers estimate that in the last ten years the density of Milkweed in the Midwest declined by 58%, resulting in a corresponding 81% decline in Midwest monarch reproduction.
Current research estimates that 1.6 billion new milkweed stems are needed in the Monarchs breeding grounds to safeguard against extinction.ten
Plant Native Milkweed
Be part of the necessary effort to increase the Monarch Buttlies’ Habitat.
Plant only native milkweed for your area.
Western US:
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa)
North East US:
Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca)
South East US:
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa)
