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Milkweed: Not a weed at all
Swamp milkweed, which is taller with thinner leaves than common milkweed, grows best in full sun and medium to wet soils.
Photo / Bonnie Kirn Donahue
July 3, 2025
Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant.
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