Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, plants exude a sticky, milky ...

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South TEXAS GARDENER Q. What is the pink flower that grows in the shrub border and landscape with the large leaves shaped like miniature elephant ears? They grow to six feet tall. They appear to be ...

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Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a beautiful perennial plant that is native to Butler County. Voted the 2019 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association, anise hyssop is very easy to ...

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monarch butterfly perched on pink flower in close up pho While genetic programming provides the fundamental navigational framework, monarchs also appear to use visual landmarks to refine their route.