Milkweed
Common/Swamp

Essential host and nectar plant, vital for monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle.

About Common/Swamp

This robust perennial is indispensable for monarch butterflies, serving as both a crucial host plant for caterpillars and a nectar source for adult butterflies. It produces clusters of pink, purplish, or white flowers during summer, which later develop into decorative seedpods suitable for dried arrangements. Establishing a sturdy, shrub-like presence, this plant reliably returns year after year. Gardeners should be aware that its sap is toxic and can cause irritation if it contacts skin or is ingested.