Here are ten commonly recommended plants for a butterfly garden in North America.
Larval Host Plants
Vascular plants that are required by the larva of Butterflies (Papilionoidea)
El Ciclo de Vida de la Mariposa – ¡Simplificado!
El ciclo de vida de la mariposa, también conocido como metamorfosis, consta de cuatro etapas: huevo, oruga (larva), crisálida (pupa) y mariposa.
The Butterfly Lifecycle – Simplified!
The butterfly lifecycle, also known as metamorphosis, involves four stages: egg, caterpillar (larva), chrysalis (pupa), and adult butterfly.
What is “Overseeding” and How Can it Help My Butterfly Garden?
“Overseeding” refers to the process of spreading additional seeds over an existing lawn or garden area, and is important for eatablished Milkweed patches.
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.
How to Germinate Butterflyweed (Asclepias Tuberosa)
Butterflyweed are native to much of North America. Also known as Orange Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias Tuberosa is a perfect addition to any garden or Monarch waystation from Montréal to Mexico. The most economical and reliable way to establish Asclepias Tuberosa is through propagation by seed germination. To germinate Asclepias Tuberosa, […]
What is a “Native” Plant?
A complete definition of “native” with respect to a plant typically includes these aspects.
What is it Called When a Plant Spreads its Seeds Using the Wind?
In botany, “anemochory” is a term for seeds, spores, or fruit which are dispersed by the wind. It is from the Greek words anemo- (“wind”) + -chory (“seed dispersal”).