Today, we’ll learn how to grow beautiful Asclepias Tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Weed. These vibrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden.
Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
The king of the butterflies!
What Can My Girl Scout Troop Do to Save the Endangered Monarch Butterfly?
Helping to save the endangered monarch butterfly is a fantastic project for a Girl Scout troop. Here are some ideas and activities your troop can undertake to make a positive impact.
Do Monarch Butterflies Really “Migrate”? Or Are They Simply “Avoiding the Cold”?
Are Monarch Butterflies really migrating? Or just avoiding the cold?
How Can I Create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation?
A Monarch Butterfly Waystation is a designated area that provides essential resources for monarch butterflies during their migration and breeding cycles. Creating a Monarch Butterfly Waystation involves meeting certain requirements to ensure the availability of food, shelter, and breeding habitats for monarch butterflies. Here are the key elements typically needed […]
Are There Other Common Names for the Monarch Butterfly?
Yes, there are a few more common names for the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) used in different regions and contexts. Some additional common names for the Monarch butterfly include: 1. Milkweed Butterfly This name refers to the Monarch’s close association with milkweed plants, which are the primary food source for […]
Will the Monarch Butterfly Survive?
The survival of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is uncertain, as their populations have declined dramatically in recent years. The main factors contributing to their decline include habitat loss, climate change, pesticide use, and disease. However, there are efforts underway to conserve and protect monarch butterfly populations. The U.S. Fish […]
Should We Plant More Milkweed?
Yes, planting more milkweed can be beneficial for both the environment and the conservation of Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus). Milkweed is the only plant on which monarch butterflies lay their eggs, and it is also the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. However, the loss of milkweed habitat due to […]
Sandhill Milkweed Success in the Gulf States
Sandhill Milkweed (also known as Pinewoods Milkweed, Sprawling Milkweed, or Pink-Veined Milkweed) is a species of Milkweed plant native to the Southeastern United States. Milkweed species are required by the endangered Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Its scientific name is Asclepias humistrata, which is made of the Latin humis, or “sprawling,” and sternere, […]