What's he eating? Narrowleaf Milkweed. Now available for fall pre-order at gardenforwildlife.com! Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), also called Mexican Whorled Milkweed, is an essential host plant for Monarch butterflies in the Western United States. Female monarchs lay their eggs on its slender, whorled leaves, which provide a critical food source for emerging caterpillars. This hardy perennial blooms from late spring through summer with fragrant white flowers tinged in lavender, se
0:16
What's he eating? Narrowleaf Milkweed. Now available for fall pre-order at gardenforwildlife.com! Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), also called Mexican Whorled Milkweed, is an essential host plant for Monarch butterflies in the Western United States. Female monarchs lay their eggs on its slender, whorled leaves, which provide a critical food source for emerging caterpillars. This hardy perennial blooms from late spring through summer with fragrant white flowers tinged in lavender, se
1.8K views10 months ago
FacebookGarden for Wildlife
See more
Static thumbnail place holder