Milkweed is native to eastern North America and blooms in clusters of orange flowers from mid-late summer. It is drought-tolerant and attracts birds and pollinators. It is a particularly good source of nectar for Monarchs; plus Monarch caterpillars feed off its leaves. This plant thrives in poor dry soils, likes full sun; it is deer resistant, and is nicely fragrant. These two photos are of Vultaggio’s own garden. Photo: courtesy of Sandra Vultaggio, Horticulture Consultant, Suffolk County Cornell Extension