is swamp milkweed a perennial Secrets
It carries a parasite of Monarch Butterflies known as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, or OE, which often can lead to defects within the wings of Monarchs. As it doesn’t die back and will bloom late, the plant itself could also confuse Monarchs by signaling a breeding period when it’s time emigrate.Some inbound links can be affiliate inbound links.