Sean, the horticulture expert at The Gardener's Center in Darien, CT, is here to give us insightful information on two different types of native milkweed: Asclepias Incarnata, or Swamp Milkweed, and Asclepias Tuberosa, or Butterflyweed.
Swamp Milkweed is the preferred food source for both Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. It requires a wet area though it doesn't have to be "swampy." Butterflyweed loves it dry, hot and sunny. Both are hardy in cold temps and well-behaved in the garden.
Sean also covers how to take care of those pesty "vampire" aphids. This is something you want to take note of so you don't destroy Monarch caterpillars and eggs.
ASCLEPIAS VARIETIES
Swamp Milkweed • Grows 3'-5' tall
Butterflyweed • Grows 2'-3' tall
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23 июн 2022