Different Types Of Milkweed Plants. Without milkweed monarchs can t successfully reproduce and the species declines. For instance plants in the milkweed family asclepiadaceae don t let the name intimidate you secrete a milky sap except for butterfly milkweed and opposite or sometimes whorled leaves.
In addition to their scientific names they also have common names which are much easier to remember and pronounce. Meet twelve of the most ornamental milkweeds native to different parts of the country. One of the major reasons for the decline is the shortage of milkweed plants which is its only caterpillar host plant.
In addition to their scientific names they also have common names which are much easier to remember and pronounce.
Common milkweed asclepias syriaca these pink or purple flowers have an attractive odor and bloom from june to august. Plants bloom later than butterfly milkweed and the flowers are a pale to deep rose pink. The leaves of asclepias milkweed asclepias 10 major types with pictures read more. The different species of milkweed will start with asclepias followed by a second word for the particular type of milkweed.