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Growing Butterflyweed From Seeds (KIDS ONLY)
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.
What is Monarch Caterpillar Food?
The Monarch Caterpillar is an esteemed diner in nature’s grand bistro, indulging in a diet that exudes both simplicity and sophistication. Its aliment of choice? The elegant Milkweed plant.
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The Many Names of Asclepias Tuberosa
Most commonly known as “Butterflyweed,” Asclepias tuberosa might be the most widely distributed milkweed species in North America. It is certainly native to most areas of North America. Other names include “Orange Butterflyweed,” and “Butterfly Milkweed,” both of which are accurate, in that they are orange, and butterflies love them, along with many other pollinators….
The Tale of Two Beauties: Painted Lady vs. Monarch Butterfly
With grace and charm, these two “ladies” flutter through gardens, each painted with their unique beauty
