Common Milkweed
A vital native perennial and the primary host plant for monarch butterflies, whose caterpillars feed exclusively on its leaves. Features clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers in summer that attract a variety of pollinators. Thrives in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions, often found in open fields and along roadsides in the Midwest. An essential plant for supporting monarch butterfly populations.
A vital native perennial and the primary host plant for monarch butterflies, whose caterpillars feed exclusively on its leaves. Features clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers in summer that attract a variety of pollinators. Thrives in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions, often found in open fields and along roadsides in the Midwest. An essential plant for supporting monarch butterfly populations.
A vital native perennial and the primary host plant for monarch butterflies, whose caterpillars feed exclusively on its leaves. Features clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers in summer that attract a variety of pollinators. Thrives in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions, often found in open fields and along roadsides in the Midwest. An essential plant for supporting monarch butterfly populations.