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All About Milkweed

By Sharon
July 28, 2011

It took many years but it finally occurred to me that some of our most common plants have a more colorful history than our notably famous people do. The common milkweed is one of them.

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Jul 28, 2011 8:34 AM CST
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Name: Lee Anne Stark
Brockville, Ontario, Canada (Zone 5a)
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Milkweed have a beautiful scent!
I plant them under all of my windows Big Grin

Awesome article Sharon! I always learn something new from your articles Lovey dubby
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Jul 28, 2011 9:44 AM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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Oops, I knew I was forgetting something!

You are right, of course, and bees love them too.
Thanks, Lee Anne.
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