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.
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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.
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Seed Ozone Stratification: A Revolution in Horticulture by Johnny Butterflyseed
A recent breakthrough, pioneered by none other than Johnny Butterflyseed, is poised to revolutionize how we approach seed germination: “Seed Ozone Stratification.”
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Cleaning Milkweed Pods with Ozone
Johnny Butterflyseed has pioneered the use of ozone to sterilize milkweed seed pods, which can offer several advantages.
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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.
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Botanical Definition: Silicicola
In botany, the term “silicicola” is derived from Latin, where “silici-” refers to silica or sand and “-cola” means dweller or inhabitant.
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Larval Host Plant: Redcedar
Redcedar, which belong to the genus Juniperus, serve as larval host plants for a few moth species and one butterfly.
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What Temperature is TOO Cold for a Monarch Butterfly?
Monarch butterflies are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperature is largely determined by the surrounding environment.
