Milkweed Varieties Wisconsin. Monarchs need milkweed to survive. Arrowhead shaped leaves with.
Milkweed seed pods milkweed flowers milkweed plant asclepias syrica. Monarchs need milkweed to survive. They only lay their eggs on milkweed and it is the only plant the monarch caterpillars can eat.
If you find milkweed you re also likely to find monarch butterflies.
Common milkweed is easy to grow requires little maintenance and thrives in zones 3 9 will add beautiful pink and lilac blooms to any garden. Wima is a peer run organization. The best time to plant milkweed seeds is november and december. Please confirm species listed are native to your area before planting.