Milkweed

Milkweed is the only host plant of Monarch Butterflies. Without milkweed, these butterflies would not exist! In recent years, this boldly colored creature has suffered steep population declines. How can you help? Plant milkweed! There are over 100 species of native milkweeds in the United States. Find one that is indigenous to your area and help give local Monarch populations a boost! Keep in mind that once an adult butterfly emerges (ecloses) from a chrysalis, it needs a source of nectar nearby. Consider replacing a patch of lawn with a diverse pollinator garden that utilizes successional bloom times and provides nectar all season long!

These native plant guides cover general growing conditions as well as helpful tips and fun facts. All content may be downloaded for free in an effort to help spread native plant awareness. While they may be downloaded and printed for personal or educational purposes, they are not to be sold for commercial use.

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Master List

Click on the species scientific name to jump to it’s Fact Sheet below.

Click on the common name to visit a separate web page for that species (includes Fact Sheets, Quick Cards, and more info when available).

• Asclepias exaltata – Poke Milkweed
• Asclepias incarnata – Rose Milkweed
• Asclepias purpurascens – Purple Milkweed
• Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed
• Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
• Asclepias verticillata – Whorled Milkweed
  
  *Please note, as Arcadia Natives is located in Pennsylvania, most companion plants suggested on the Fact Sheets are for the Mid-Atlantic region. Always do your research first and choose plants that are native to your ecoregion.

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