Asclepias - Wikipedia
The Asclepias genus contains over 200 species distributed broadly across Africa, North America, and South America. [7] It previously belonged to the family Asclepiadaceae, which is now …
How to Plant and Grow Milkweed (Asclepias) | Gardener's Path
Aug 1, 2023 · Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp. and has over one hundred known species. It was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god of healing, Asclepius, and the …
Milkweed Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Milkweed
2 days ago · Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies. Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to …
How to Grow and Care for Butterfly Weed - The Spruce
Sep 26, 2025 · Learn how to grow butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a low-maintenance perennial that attracts butterflies and their larvae all season long.
Asclepias (Milkweed): Grow Beautiful Flowers & Save Butterflies
What is Asclepias? Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants belonging to the dogbane family Apocynaceae (formerly in Asclepiadaceae), …
Asclepias: The Monarch Magnet - Asclepias, commonly known as ...
Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, …
Asclepias tuberosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Asclepias tuberosa, commonly called butterfly weed, is a tuberous rooted, Missouri native perennial which occurs in dry/rocky open woods, glades, prairies, fields and roadsides …
Asclepias Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
Nov 15, 2023 · The Asclepias genus, commonly known as milkweed, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It includes around 140 species of perennial plants that are native to the Americas.
Butterfly Milkweed - US Forest Service
The genus name Asclepias is named after the Greek god of medicine Asklepios. The species name tuberose refers to the tuberous (knobby and with swellings) roots. Butterfly weed grows …
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed, Butterfly Weed ...
It is found in dry, rocky open woods, glades, prairies, fields, and roadsides across a wide area of eastern and southern North America, including Mexico. The genus name, Asclepias, honors …