The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation says, along the California coast, 4.5 million monarchs overwintered in the ...

Neck surgery in 2005 put Amy Ottilige’s life on hold. She was “bored,” until she noticed a monarch butterfly fluttering ...

Worried about common milkweed taking over your garden? Swamp milkweed, or red milkweed, is less aggressive but good for ...

Every growing season, hundreds of plants are judged at the flower trials of the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research ...

Every growing season, hundreds of plants are judged at the flower trials of the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center near Manheim.

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...

This comes as the insects are rapidly declining and are under consideration for Endangered Species Act protections.

Bloom time and season-long support: Annuals bloom for extended periods, often all summer. They keep producing flowers. Perennials have defined bloom periods, sometimes only a few weeks. By planting a ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Right now is the perfect time to plant milkweed seeds for incoming monarch butterflies. The once-abundant insect is being considered for the endangered species list, with the count of ...

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them. The perennial plant’s white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning ...

To prepare for their epic migration, monarch butterflies require nourishment and abundant energy reserves. These majestic creatures rely on nectar from flowers, a rich source of carbohydrates, as well ...