If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification ...

Swamp milkweed, a member of the milkweed family, plays a vital role in supporting the monarch butterfly population. Its flowers, which attract bees and butterflies, bloom in shades of soft mauve, pink ...

Grow milkweeds for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Milkweed seeds require a cold, moist process called stratification in ...

Tip: Only collect seeds from healthy, pesticide-free plants, and avoid harvesting in protected natural areas unless you have permission. Gently open the pod: Use your fingers to pry open the seam if ...

The population of essential milkweed plants has decreased over the past decades. Help restore their numbers by collecting ...

If you are planting milkweed to attract monarch butterflies, you are already ahead of the game. But even the most well-meaning gardeners can make critical mistakes when planting milkweed that may send ...

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Collecting and storing milkweed seeds is easy, rewarding, and growing native milkweed helps our Monarch butterflies. Here's how to do it right. Step 1: Identify the Right Milkweed to Collect In the ...

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