Growing Milkweed In Containers. Hopefully i will be able to make a patch of plants big enough to attract egg laying female monarchs. Some types of milkweed spread more aggressively than others.
By mitch fitzgerald mitchf december 9 2008. Where to plant milkweed. Milkweed does not need to be fertilized.
By growing native milkweed plants in my own yard i can share the value that the garden has to butterflies birds and bees.
Grow this in sun or light shade and give it lots of room. Some in small pots that go into the greenhouse over winter so i will have something growing and blooming early in spring and some during the growing season in large pots that sit outside near the greenhouse and also on the deck. Coveted by gardeners and butterfly enthusiast alike this simple and exotic plant is a wonderful addition to any garden. To contain the plant grow it in a raised bed or container and remove the pods.