MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has declared milkweed as the department's Rare Plant Monitoring Program's 2025 Plant of the Year on Wednesday, encouraging people to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This perennial herb (yep, this pretty flowering plant is technically an herb) should be on every gardener ...

While many plant this pretty flower with the best of intentions, it could backfire if it's not native to your region, disrupting the patterns of wildlife.

Also known as oleander aphids, milkweed aphids are not native to North America; they originated in the Mediterranean region. In their native land, these aphids primarily fed on oleander plants, but in ...

Tropical milkweed was added to Florida's invasive species list in June 2025. This non-native plant hosts a parasite that harms monarch and queen butterflies. Florida has 21 native milkweed species ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Plant some milkweed in your yard this year — and you can help save the monarch butterfly. Monarch butterflies, well-known for their unique migration from across the United States ...

Considering location, layout and pollinator-friendly plants will help you make your city balcony a butterfly hotspot in the ...

Milkweed is vital for monarch butterflies, serving as the only plant for laying eggs and feeding caterpillars. Five of Wisconsin's 13 native milkweed species are listed as endangered, threatened, or ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that milkweed is the Rare Plant Monitoring Program's 2025 Plant of the Year. The DNR encouraged people to keep ...