Milkweed – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Milkweed – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly CAROL SHIRK CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is a group of herbaceous ornamentals that are noted for their importance in the lives of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Much has been written about the decline of the monarchs and the drive to preserve them. However, not all milkweed plants are equal and some can cause homeowners