Planting milkweed asclepias is essential to creating a habitat for the beloved monarch butterflys survival, as they are the only plants on which monarch caterpillars will feed. See more ideas about butterfly weed, plants and weed. With habitat loss and the use of pesticides it is has become increasingly difficult for monarchs to find asclepias during their spring migration and throughout the summer breeding season. Plants profile for asclepias humistrata pinewoods milkweed.
Asclepias humistrata walter show all show tabs pinewoods milkweed general information. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed, pinkveined milkplant, sandhill milkweed asclepias humistrata supplied by member gardeners i. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata damp, marshy areas. Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Watson humboldt milkweed, pallid milkweed, cow cabbage, humboldt mountains milkweed species asclepias curassavica l. The power line right of way was obviously maintained by mowing, but the milkweed plants were all at different stages of growth. Little bluestem schizachyrium scoparium is an important component in east texas, and often occurs in the company of other grasses such as eastern gamagrass tripsacum dactyloides, pineywoods dropssed sprobolus junceus, and.
Detrimental effects of latex and cardiac glycosides on survival and growth of firstinstar danaus plexippus feeding on the sandhill milkweed asclepias humistrata april 2001 ecological entomology 262. Companies selling asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed, pink. Although a single plant produces many flowers and makes a colorful show all by itself, several clumps. Moving and darkly funny, this is an ambitious debut about technology, capitalism, motherhood, and the search for meaningful art, at once a. Milkweeds are an important nectar source for bees and other nectar eaters, and a food source for caterpillars. Four species of native milkweed are found in most states. Sandhill milkweed asclepias humistrata is a species of milkweed plant. Perennial plant association plant of the year 2017. This special selection of the wildflower orange butterfly weed is unique in its ability to grow in heavier soils including clay. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis.
Sadly, because of mans heavy use of herbicides, there is a shortage of safe habitats for milkweed and, therefore, a shortage of food for monarch caterpillars. Asclepias lanceolata ufifas center for aquatic and. Butterfly milkweed for monarchs growing tips and advice. Planting a block of milkweed is the easiest way to help rebound the plummeting population of this beloved butterfly, but you might choose to plant it based on looks alone. Plants to attract monarch butterflies wildflower seeds. The species epithet humistrata derives from the latin humi meaning ground, earth and strat meaning a covering, layer referring to the plants growing habit. By then, youre on the computer, washing dishes, or doing some other chore. Fragrant clusters of flowers are a magnet for butterflies and pollinators. This is a tallgrowing milkweed with unusual bicolored flowers. The weeds are eaten by caterpillars of the monarch butterfly and its relatives, and by other herbivorous insects such as beetles, and true bugs. The plants database includes the following 76 species of asclepias. Asclepias amplexicaulis bluntleaved milkweed asclepias asperula antelope horns asclepias curassavica scarlet milkweed, bloodroot, bastard ipecacuanha asclepias exaltata poke milkweed asclepias fascicularis narrow leaf milkweed asclepias humistrata sandhill milkweed asclepias incarnata swamp milkweed asclepias lanceolata. Asclepias humistrata, as its common name suggests, is a milkweed that grows in the sandy pine forests of the southeast united states.
Asclepias incarnata, commonly called swamp milkweed, is an erect, clumpforming, missouri native plant which is commonly found in swamps, river bottomlands and wet meadows throughout the state. Milkweed is a 2003 young adult historical fiction novel by american author jerry spinelli. Asclepias humistrata pinewoods milkweed asclepias hypoleuca mahogany milkweed asclepias incarnata swamp milkweed asclepias involucrata dwarf milkweed. The real show, however occurs on the savannah floor, where hundreds of species of grasses and forbs complete these spectacular ecosystems. The weeds are eaten by caterpillars of the monarch butterfly and its relatives, and by other. Asclepias humistrata simple english wikipedia, the free. Milkweed simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Eileen nechas, patty beaumont, susan cherner, charmaine leibold, laurie baty, ariel gold. Milkweed asclepias milkweed are beautiful american wildflowers and delightful garden plants.
Asclepias humistrata ufifas center for aquatic and. Common milkweed grows well in average garden soil swamp milkweed, as its name implies, will do best in a moist environment, making it great for wet meadows or rain gardens. This species, fewflower milkweed, grows mostly in wet flatwoods as in the everglades pictures above, and in floodplain forests wunderlin, 2003. Asclepias humistrata walter pinewoods milkweed subordinate taxa.
There are more than 100 species of butterfly milkweed, but one of the most common, and widely distributed, is asclepias tuberosa, which has bright clusters of orange or yellow and orange flowers in summer and fall. The blooms are raised at the end of stalks two or three feet tall, so you can see them even if the plants are growing at the back of a flower bed. Many thanks to those who helped in the writing of this book. It can be difficult to provide the correct growing habitat for this milkweed species. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Young milkweed plants need plenty of diffuse light as they grow. It is also known as pinewoods milkweed and pinkveined milkplant. Milkweed sap in human eyes is extremely painful and blurs vision for two or three days. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Over time he is taken in by a jewish group of orphans and he must avoid the nazis or jackboots while living on the streets with other orphans.
Flowering may june habitat sandhills, sandy pineoak woods, scrub origin native to north america other information this striking species is found primarily in the southern half of alabama in counties which contain sandhill habitat. Florida has more than 20 native species of milkweed, but to date, only three are available in nurseries. Common milkweed is my favorite milkweed variety to feed monarchs until august when the leaves start to fade because the leaves are so substantial compared to other milkweed varieties. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Common milkweed asclepias syriaca swamp milkweed a. Sitting atop upright branching stems, clad with stiff, lanceshaped, taperpointed leaves, the colorful umbels give way to attractive seed pods in the fall, which persist into winter. Alabama, florida, georgia, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina. Are you a company who wishes to list your products in plantscout. Asclepias tuberosa orange butterfly weed is a food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars and very attractive to many varieties of butterflies. The genus name asclepias is given in honor of aesculapius, who was an inspired physician that became a roman and greek demigod of healing and medicine.
While struggling in latex is a potential issue, it is not a common one. Photo by harlen aschen antelopehorns milkweed asclepias asperula desert and sandy areas. One looked like it had set seed early and released its seed a week or two before i visited. Companies selling asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed, pinkveined milkplant, sandhill milkweed asclepias humistrata asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed, pinkveined milkplant, sandhill milkweed asclepias humistrata this item is available from the following companies. Females will search for fresh tender leaves on which to lay their eggs. Also known as sandhill milkweed, pinewoods milkweed asclepias humistrata is a robust perennial with distinct pinkishwhite to pale purple flowers and large thick leaves that are. It used to belong to the family asclepiadaceae, but this is now classified as a subfamily asclepiadoideae of the dogbane family apocynaceae description.
Eileen nechas, patty beaumont, susan cherner, charmaine leibold, laurie baty, ariel gold, hildegard veigel, kathye petrie, eva mercik, dr. Milkweeds are an important nectar source for bees and other nectar seeking insects, and a larval food source for. Milkweed, butterfly weed, asclepias plants american meadows. Asclepias humistrata walter pinewoods milkweed, sandhill milkweed. Female monarchs feeding on treated milkweed may repeatedly lay eggs with no result. Sandhill milkweed grows well in dry or sandy soils, and tops out around 3 feet tall. Butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa, swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata are considered the. The book is about a boy in warsaw, poland in the years of world war ii during the holocaust. The upper side of the wings are orange with black edges and veins. Companies selling asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed. Butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa, swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata are considered the best varieties for an ornamental garden. Alma and her family live a life close to the landthen, one night, she abruptly leaves it all behind.
Lets look at some options to controlling these plant pests. Butterfly milkweed, a perennial wildflower also known as asclepias, thrives in meadows and along roadsides, but theyre also terrific in flower beds too. Milkweed and butterfly weed plants, both members of the asclepias family, are the sole food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Photo by david smith green antelopehorn milkweed asclepias viridis dry areas and prairies. The milkweed aphid, also known as the oleander aphid, is a source of great frustration for people who raise monarch and queen butterfly caterpillars. This species, pinewoods milkweed, grows mostly in sandhills and scrubs wunderlin, 2003. The monarch butterfly has a wingspan that ranges from 8. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. In some areas of the united states, poke milkweed has been known to hybridize with common milkweed, producing plants with intermediate characteristics. Thanks amazon for putting milkweed out there for all to read. This list does not contain all varieties of milkweed, just the best kinds of milkweed to support monarchs in your region. The seeds can be germinated using the water germination method discussed in this sites blog. Asclepias is also known as silk of america which is a strand of common milkweed asclepias syriaca gathered mainly in the valley of the saint lawrence river in canada.
Small, fragrant, pink to mauve flowers 14 wide, each with five reflexed petals and an elevated. Asclepias tuberosa orange butterfly weed high country gardens. This special selection of the wildflower orange butterfly weed is. It is growing in the coastal plain and sandhills habitat gardens. First, we should realize that aphids are attracted to milkweed the same way monarchs are attracted to milkweed. It typically grows 34 tall less frequently to 5 on branching stems. Sandhillpinewoods milkweed asclepias humistrata for use in some regions of fl. Asclepias tuberosa orange butterfly weed high country. Below is a list of different types of milkweed and their native regions. I have grown many milkweed plants from seed, like common milkweed asclepias syriaca and swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata, both of which are favorites of monarch caterpillars. Milkweed is a totally accurate portrayal of the horrors the jewish people lived and died in under hitlers rule, yet it is presented in a fictional way that children can understand.
Detrimental effects of latex and cardiac glycosides on. These top three photos are of the same plant and were taken at the north carolina botanical garden, which is at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. Asclepias species, pinewoods milkweed, pinkveined milkplant. Asclepias syriaca common milkweed for monarch caterpillars. Asclepias incarnata swamp milkweed is an erect, clumpforming perennial prized for its brilliant clusters of fragrant, lilacpink flowers, which bloom continuously for weeks from mid to late summer.