This video highlights 6 species of Milkweed that thrive in northern climates. It describes the importance of milkweed to the survival of the Monarch butterfly. Milkweed is the host plant for Monarchs, so adding these plants to your butterfly garden help ensure the survival of the Monarch butterfly. The video talks about each species of Milkweed in terms of growing conditions, the soil needed, the amount of sun, the size of the plant and the spacing needed for these milkweed plants. The Milkweed species discussed include the Butterfly Weed, Swamp Milkweed, Common Milkweed, Purple Milkweed, Poke Milkweed and Whorled Milkweed.