Milkweed

Support butterflies and bring purposeful beauty to your landscape with Milkweed, a vital flowering plant best known as the host plant for monarch butterflies. Featuring clusters of colorful blooms and attractive foliage, Milkweed adds charm to garden beds and naturalized areas while playing a critical role in pollinator habitats. This Florida-friendly plant is a must-have for eco-conscious landscapes.

Why Choose Milkweed?

• Monarch Butterfly Host Plant: Essential for monarch caterpillars and egg-laying butterflies.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

• Showy Flowers: Produces clusters of colorful blooms that add visual interest.

• Native & Florida Friendly Options: Many varieties thrive naturally in Florida conditions.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established in the right location.

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; best flowering occurs with plenty of sunlight.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established (varies by species).

• Temperature: Performs well in warm climates; most varieties tolerate Florida heat well.

• Fertilizer: Generally not required; avoid over-fertilizing to maintain natural growth habits.

Available exclusively at LiveringHouse Garden Center – Brandon Sod Outdoor Services, Milkweed is an excellent choice for adding beauty with purpose to your outdoor space. Plant Milkweed and help support pollinators while enhancing your landscape today.