Asclepias | Apocynaceae

Learn all about Asclepias, a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds. These plants are native to North and South America and are a vital source of food for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Discover the different species of Asclepias, including the popular butterfly weed, antelope-horns milkweed, and showy milkweed. Find out how to grow and care for Asclepias, and learn about the benefits of adding them to your garden or landscape. Attract pollinators to your garden with Asclepias and contribute to the health of the ecosystem.