Early Milkweed for the Monarchs

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Posted by @frostweed on October 20, 2013

Asclepias curassavica is not winter hardy here in North Central Texas, so in order to have fresh milkweed ready for the Monarchs as they return from their wintering in Mexico, I keep milkweed in large pots and bring them into the garage during freezing weather and then take them out again when the danger of frost is past. This way, I have plants for them to lay their eggs on in the spring.

Tropical Milkweed, Asclepias curassavica

Comments and Discussion
Thread Title	Last Reply	Replies
Overwintering milkweed so the Monarchs will have host plants early in the spring by MoSunshineGirl	Feb 26, 2014 4:36 PM	6
Tropical Milkweed by Newyorkrita	Oct 20, 2013 7:44 AM	5