Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is excellent for attracting butterflies, bees, and wasps with its bright orange color and nectar production. It is a host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing food in the form of foliage for the caterpillars.
It’s a native plant of eastern and southwestern North America. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. This plant is a great option for gardens, and it is currently blooming right in front of our Watershed Center.
What other pollinators can you spot on this flower?
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