Tag Archives: Asclepias incarnata

Simpson Gardens Roundup: A Season of Renovation

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Have you ever looked around your yard and thought that it was time to shake things up and reinvigorate the garden? Maybe you will benefit from the experience of the dedicated team at Simpson Gardens, who have spent the last year working hard on renewal of the garden. Continue reading →

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Milkweed Pods, Bugs and Monarchs

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

Watch this video–listen carefully for a munching sound–and see what you are missing if you don’t grow milkweed. Continue reading →

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PERENNIAL: Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

The stately swamp milkweed attracts numerous beneficial insects as well as hummingbirds, is good for attracting native bees and is a larval host for the Monarch butterfly. Continue reading →

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