Several popular species are suited for cultivation in the garden. Common milkweed(Asclepias syriaca)is the best-known of the over 100 perennial milkweeds native to North America. Milkweed plants support 12 species of butterflies and moths, including the monarch butterfly. Buy Seeds Now The nectar...
While they’d never consciously grow anything on behalf of an insect, they would happily plant a packet of seeds for a fragrant perennial flower that happens to taste delicious. They’ll buy seed packs and plant it, tell their friends not to mow it, and smile when they see it growing at...
I know that soon enough the bluff will be covered with grasses and plants. The foredune, forming now, will be covered and provide a haven for the snakes and spiders that make for interesting surprises as you’re walking back up to the house after a swim or paddle. I don’t remember ...
Some inland lake, I imagine, as I don’t think lotus plants actually grow in Lake Michigan. So how did these they wash uphere? It’s a mystery to me, and I want to know. lotus flower seeds empty seed pod Aren’t they gorgeous, though? The stark black of the pod against the pale...
near the top of the plant. Since that is the most common way for eggs to be laid, they could easily have been laid by different females or by just one. While checking milkweed in my garden this afternoon, I found 6 eggs laid on the top of leaves on six different plants. Going ...
I guess I can leave a question here. I live in New Orleans and the weather is unsteady this time of year. I have 25 large milkweed but unfortunately the caterpillars have devoured every leaf. My heart breaks for the 9 caterpillars i have. Any suggestions besides going buy more plants.....