Consider inviting Queen Black-Eyed Susan to reside. In return, she’ll bring along the magical spectacle of a butterfly ballet, a joy to behold… one day at a time.
Gardening
Plant Friendliness Score -or- The Weed Deweeder
With the Plant Friendliness Score, making informed, beneficial decisions about your green space has never been easier!
The Zinnia: A Vibrant Attractor in North American Butterfly Gardens
In addition to being a nectar source, Zinnias can serve as a food plant for the caterpillars of several moth species.
Butterfly Friendly Plants of the California Chaparral
California’s chaparral is a unique ecosystem, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, that is home to a variety of plants that butterflies find irresistible.
How to Germinate Skyblue Lupine Seeds (Lupinus diffusus)
Germinating Lupinus diffusus, Skyblue Lupine or Spreading Lupine, from seeds can be achieved following these steps
Lupine as Butterfly Larval Host Plant
Many species of butterflies use various species of lupines (Lupinus) as host plants for their larvae. It’s important to note that butterfly-host relationships can be specific not only to the genus, but to the species level as well. Also, butterfly species’ distributions can affect which lupine species they interact with. […]
What do Milkweed Seeds Look Like?
Milkweed seeds are flat and oval-shaped, and they are usually about a quarter of an inch long. They’re typically a light brown or tan color.
Do Butterfly Gardens Attract Bees?
Yes, a butterfly garden can indeed attract bees, and that’s generally a good thing! Both butterflies and bees are pollinators, which means they play a crucial role in helping plants reproduce. By visiting flowers for their nectar, these insects inadvertently carry pollen from the male parts of a flower to […]