The US Fish and Wildlife Service disagrees with you. https://www.fws.gov/story/spreading-milkweed-not-myths
Myth #1: Milkweed is an invasive weed Milkweed is a beneficial wildflower. It may have “weed” in the name, but there are over 100 species of milkweed native to the United States and none of them are considered “noxious weeds”. While milkweed can grow quickly, planting species local to your region and researching a bit about growing patterns is a good way to ensure it won’t take over your yard. Leslie Turek On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: > Milkweeds can be invasive (some species). Which is why I finally removed > the ones I had next to my house. It took 2 or 3 years. > > Rich > > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM Diana Smith <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> My milkweed seeds took 3 years to get established, but now They are >> spreading all over the place. >> Diana >> >> On Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> It's useful to note that there are two types of plants needed to support >>> the butterfly lifecycle: host plants and nectar plants. >>> >>> Host plants are where the caterpillars feed and therefore where the >>> adults lay their eggs. Often a given species of butterfly only uses a >>> certain type of host plant, for example, monarchs and milkweed. >>> >>> Nectar plants provide food for the adults so it is useful to have both >>> types of plants available. >>> >>> Regarding milkweed, I've had a lot of aphid issues with common milkweed >>> and less with butterfly weed( Asclepias tuberosa) although I've read that >>> butterfly weed is not their first choice. >>> >>> Rich >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM Judith Wong <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Milkweed for monarch butterflies. There are a few native species. >>>> >>>> Judy Wong >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Aug 9, 2025, at 2:56 PM, Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> If you want monarch butterflies, plant Blazing Star (Liatris). >>>> Liatris ligulistylis pictured below. >>>> >>>> https://www.prairiemoon.com/liatris-ligulistylis-meadow-blazing-star >>>> >>>> You might also consider planting a few bare root plants although this >>>> is obviously more expensive. >>>> >>>> Rich >>>> >>>> <image.png> >>>> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM Terry Kay Epperson < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Lincoln, >>>>> >>>>> Several of you recommended native seeds from Prairie Moon together >>>>> with Native Plant Trust in Framingham. We are finally at the point that >>>>> we >>>>> can start planning the restructuring of our yard! Electrical project is >>>>> 99% complete; we wait only for Comcast to move their cable so that >>>>> Eversource can take the old pole and service line down. For our neighbors >>>>> - thank you so much for your patience over the last year. My goal is to >>>>> start seeding in the fall - native only - and to try my hand at winter >>>>> stratification as well. The number of native seeds available from Prairie >>>>> Moon is staggering...I almost want to buy everything. For those of you >>>>> who >>>>> have purchased native seeds from them, I would love your recommendations >>>>> in >>>>> terms of what you loved and what didn't work out. My native volunteers >>>>> are >>>>> mostly yellow, purple, and white, so other colors are welcome! I'm >>>>> looking >>>>> for plants that will attract pollinators. I currently have Rudbeckia >>>>> hirta >>>>> (black-eyed Susan), almost every goldenrod imaginable, several different >>>>> types of aster, spotted and american wintergreen, clasping venus looking >>>>> glass, Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco), rabbit tobacco, lanceleaf >>>>> coreopsis, daisy fleabane, several sedges, mosses, cinquefoil, white and >>>>> blue violets (may or may not be native), etc. We also have lady fern and >>>>> sensitive fern. We have shady, part shade, and sunny spots. Thank you in >>>>> advance for your recommendations! >>>>> >>>>> Warmly, >>>>> Terry Kay >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Diana Smith >> PO Box 6294 >> Lincoln MA 01773 >> Cell: 617 803 8022 >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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