Tropical milkweed was added to Florida's invasive species list in June 2025. This non-native plant hosts a parasite that harms monarch and queen butterflies. Florida has 21 native milkweed species ...

Milkweed is a fantastic plant for pollinators, and one particularly adored by Monarch butterflies. But the Monarchs' population is declining, and gardeners need to stand up and do whatever they can to ...

Grow with KARE: How to collect and store milkweed seeds for spring planting To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app.

Collecting and storing milkweed seeds is easy, rewarding, and growing native milkweed helps our Monarch butterflies. Here's how to do it right. Step 1: Identify the Right Milkweed to Collect In the ...