Such gardens are at the heart of a new Field Museum study ... that’s at least 5 years old, having more milkweed plants, planting swamp milkweed and having an array of nectar-producing flowering ...

Most milkweed plants grow best in full sun, while common milkweed is happiest in well-draining soil, and swamp milkweed may become stressed and prone to aphids if it’s not grown in moist earth.

Red Milkweed - small gardens Also known as Swamp Milkweed, it is typically found in swamps — as the name suggests. However, this species can also be found in river bottomlands and wet meadows.

Unlike tropical milkweed, none of the native milkweeds seeded well directly into the garden. Swamp milkweed, another native, in contrast did not germinate very well. Only zizotes milkweed ...

When looking for a bit larger plant that tolerates moist to wet and occasionally dry soils, check out red milkweed (Syriaca incarnata), also known as pink and swamp milkweed. You’ll enjoy the ...

Monarchs have been in decline for 20 years, spurring conservation efforts by scientists and everyday people, who grow milkweed in gardens, fields and parkways. Got milkweed? Field Museum study ...

Monarchs have been in decline for 20 years, spurring conservation efforts by scientists and everyday people, who grow milkweed in gardens, fields and parkways. ...