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Asclepias currassavica

Tropical milkweed is grown in Maine as an annual and the leaves and blossoms provide food for late season Monarch caterpillars. It is non-native, and therefore not an ideal choice for growing in Maine butterfly gardens, but works well in a pot or planter on a deck if there is no space for a garden.

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Ammi majus

This plant is a hardy annual with large domed umbels that is virtually pest and disease free. Because the sap can cause skin irritation, gardeners should wear gloves when handling Queen Anne’s Lace. Wash the skin area that is exposed to the sap, using soap and water.

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