I have three types of milkweed blooming in my yard. I've let a big patch of Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) turn into a jungle near my mailbox.
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) with its bright orange flowers is more attractive. I have some blooming in a prairie garden in my backyard.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) with its brilliant pink flowers is a close contender for showiest milkweed. It grows naturally near our pond.
All three are great host plants for Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars.
Happy Boots and Hepatica Hill - Michigan Wildflower Adventure
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2026 April 9 Thursday
You won’t find Happy Boots on a map. Marie and I made up that name for a
place in Allegan County, many years ago. It is a delig...
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