U of M Extension: Is tropical milkweed bad for monarchs?
May 02, 2023 09:02AM ● By Content Editor
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From U of M Extension - May 2, 2023
With sobering news about monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) populations, many gardeners are intent on growing more habitat for these interesting creatures. One type of milkweed advertised to support monarchs—called tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)—has a complex and likely negative impact on the butterflies.
To read the full story, visit the U of M Extension site here.
From U of M Extension - May 2, 2023
With sobering news about monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) populations, many gardeners are intent on growing more habitat for these interesting creatures. One type of milkweed advertised to support monarchs—called tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)—has a complex and likely negative impact on the butterflies.
To read the full story, visit the U of M Extension site here.
