The scope of this document includes:
• An overview of milkweed biology and ecology.
• Descriptions of milkweeds’ role in supporting monarchs, bees, and other beneficial insects.
• Guidelines on milkweed propagation and seed production, from seed germination through seed harvesting and processing.
• Profiles of milkweed specialist insects that may present challenges to commercial growers.
• A compendium of known milkweed diseases.
• Advice on including milkweeds in habitat restoration efforts.
• Information on which milkweed species are commercially available and appropriate for planting
on a regional basis.