Saturday, August 28, 2010

Got Milkweed?

The Monarch butterflies have landed in my yard.

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The Monarchs sometimes stop at the Purple Coneflower but what the really love is the Milkweed.

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The Milkweed plant is a a favorite of the Monarch.    I planted it so they would come to visit my garden.    

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This milkweed is like a magnet for them.  I saw seven Monarchs sitting  on this plant at one time.

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Monarchs are travelers.   They migrate in the fall to spend the winter in Mexico.  

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Milkweed is easy to grow.   If you want to attract Monarchs to your garden, plant some.

3 comments:

Far Side of Fifty said...

Beautiful Photos! I do have Milkweed..and we had some caterpillars..but only a few Monarchs..I blame the sprayers in the fields...years ago we had so many:)

Anonymous said...

love the pictures. haven't seen any monarchs yet. mom

Missy said...

I just may have to do that I think the day care children would love to watch them. Thanks Mary! Great photos!