COMMON MILKWEED

Common Milkweed beats all with it’s beautiful white and pink flowers. It’s enticing fragrance will cause you to stop and smell the flowers every time!

Asclepius Syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is one of my favorite species and with over 150 different varieties to choose from you’re bound to fall in love with at least one of them!  But just like with any species, you have to get to know it before you can truly fall in love! 

Use this page to identify the “treasures” you find on your Common Milkweed!

COMMON MILKWEED IS A HOST TO:

MONARCH BUTTERFLY

QUEEN BUTTERFLY

TUSSOCK MOTH

QUEEN BUTTERFLY LIFE STAGE PHOTOS

Scroll through the photos to explore the captivating life stages of the Queen butterfly. From delicate egg to regal adult, watch their stunning transformation!

 

TUSSOCK MOTH LIFE STAGE PHOTOS

Scroll through the photos to see the intriguing life stages of the Tussock moth. From tiny eggs to fuzzy caterpillars and beyond, discover their unique journey!