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May 28, 2018 12:03 PM CST

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My question is: Will any variety of Milkweed (Asclepias) serve as a host plant for the Monarch butterfly or does it have to be Butterfly Milkweed ( (Asclepias tuberosa)?

My location is Daytona Beach FL - Zone 9

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May 28, 2018 12:17 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Any type of milkweed will work! I've grown Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) and the Monarch's lay eggs and then the Cat's feed on the leaves:

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May 28, 2018 1:20 PM CST

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May 28, 2018 1:30 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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