Purple Coneflower: A Star of North American Butterfly Gardens
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). Beyond its obvious aesthetic appeal, the coneflower offers myriad benefits that make it an indispensable asset in any butterfly garden.
- Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) | Butterfly Farming | Carrot Family (Apiaceae) | English | Gardening | Horticulture
Rue: A Classic Staple in the Butterfly Garden
Known scientifically as Ruta graveolens, Rue is not only a visual delight but also a magnet for certain butterfly species.
Cleaning Milkweed Pods with Hydrogen Peroxide
Cleaning harvested milkweed seed pods with a solution like 3% hydrogen peroxide can offer several benefits, particularly if the seeds are intended for propagation or distribution.
- Activities | Botany | English | Gardening | Horticulture | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Monarch (Danaus plexippus) | Urban Butterfly Farming
Milkweed Mass Plantings: A Monarch Festival Movement to Revitalize Habitats
Milkweed Mass Plantings are community-driven events where large tracts of land are designated for planting milkweed en masse.
- Botany | Butterfly Farming | English | Gardening | Horticulture | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
Starting Milkweed from Seed: An Essential Step Towards Biodiversity Conservation
This article delves into the significance of milkweed, the challenges with purchasing grown plants, and a guide to starting milkweed from seed.
Milkweed Pollination: The Intricate Dance
Beyond its vibrant blossoms and pivotal role in the butterfly’s life cycle, milkweed hides a remarkable and unique pollination mechanism.
Do Wasps Nectar from Milkweed Flowers?
Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) produce nectar that attracts a variety of insects, including bees, butterflies, beetles, and wasps.
Monarch Butterfly Fun Facts
Monarch butterflies are truly fascinating creatures with plenty of quirks to learn about.
