Butterfly Weed will naturally attract butterflies to your yard; but as one of a suite of native milkweed species (plants in the genus Asclepias), it is also a critical host plant for endangered Monarch Butterflies.
Butterfly Weed will naturally attract butterflies to your yard; but as one of a suite of native milkweed species (plants in the genus Asclepias), it is also a critical host plant for endangered Monarch Butterflies. Monarch Butterfly caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweeds, so by cultivating in your butterfly gardens, you'll be creating a stunning landscape while also contributing to the conservation of this fragile and beautiful species. If you see any caterpillars munching your milkweed, please let them continue - they are not harmful insects!