Let’s be honest… most of us plant Common Milkweed for the Monarchs, and that’s a great reason!
But once those fragrant pink blooms open, you’ll quickly realize the monarchs aren’t the only ones that love it.
Swallowtails, fritillaries, skippers, bees, hummingbirds, and countless other pollinators flock to its nectar, while monarch caterpillars quietly feed on the leaves.
Did you know? Common milkweed is also a host plant for several other native insects, including the striking milkweed tussock moth and a handful of specialized beetles and bugs that have evolved alongside milkweed for thousands of years.
Common milkweed is not just a monarch plant, it’s one of the best all-around wildlife plants you can grow.
So plant it for the monarchs…
But enjoy it for everyone else that shows up!