URBANA — In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the monarch butterfly. “Many people are familiar with common milkweed ...

“The Illinois Native Plant Society has a great list of nurseries and plant sales. But also, very important too, is the range of blooming flowers that are blooming throughout the season.

Kells, 79, a retired teacher, continued monitoring her milkweed after the Field Museum study ended. She now contributes data to the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project.. She has 25 stalks of milkweed ...

In the state of Illinois alone, milkweed numbers have fallen by about 95 percent since 1997. However, planting milkweed in everyday home gardens can make a big difference.

Milkweed is abundant in local nurseries as monarch enthusiasts seek to increase the declining population and backyard gardeners try to lure the famous flutterers. But critics say this non-native ...

Tropical vs. native: When it comes to milkweed, does it really matter what you plant? By Markis Hill Special to The Star. September 13, 2024 5:00 AM.

Monarchs have been in decline for 20 years, spurring conservation efforts by scientists and everyday people, who grow milkweed in gardens, fields and parkways.

Monarchs have been in decline for 20 years, spurring conservation efforts by scientists and everyday people, who grow milkweed in gardens, fields and parkways.