Native plant and first home for baby Monarchs. Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. I grow Milkweed in my garden because it’s essential for supporting Monarch butterflies, whose populations are rapidly declining. Milkweed provides the sole habitat for Monarch caterpillars, ensuring their survival and migration. By growing Milkweed, … Continue reading Milkweed