Florida Native Plant Society Position on Monarchs and Milkweeds

Recently, a controversy regarding monarch butterflies and milkweeds in Florida has raised concerns. Claims that native milkweeds planted in yards and gardens or even those growing in natural areas are damaging to monarch populations are not consistent with current scientific consensus. This discussion has occurred primarily in social media, but consideration of published scientific literature is needed to frame FNPS recommendations.

Click HERE to read the entire policy statement * published by the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS), including their research, findings and recommendations on the Tropical Milkweed vs the Native Milkweeds.

* This policy statement was prepared by the Florida Native Plant Society’s Science Committee and is endorsed by the Florida Wildflower Foundation and the Florida Association of Native Nurseries.