That is wonderful! Good luck and hopefully you see some monarchs coming thru over the next few weeks! Thank you for your support of birds and butterflies!
The goldenrod covers much of the land between my garden and the small lake in the background. It attracts lots of bees and butterflies when it is in bloom. It is very beautiful. Thanks for noticing!
Glad to hear this. Have been moving towards more native plants in my SE Texas garden. I currently have zinnias growing along side my milkweed plants. Was going to let the zinnias go but I see they do have an important role in the garden. They also keep some colour going after the caterpillars de-leaf the milkweed. Zinnias are such a happy flower. ☺
The milkweed is great but the zinnias bloom for so long they create great feeding for butterflies. Not only monarchs but all kinds of swallowtails love zinnias. Good Luck, keep up the good work!
Monarch love my Zinnia’s. I planted them fresh Zinnia’s and Mexican sunflowers. We have many pieces every day feasting! Plan on planting lots more next year. My zinnias got over 6 ft tall. Lol
Thanks for the video. I have been trying to convince people that they should plant late bloomers to feed the adults instead of just growing milkweed hoping for a caterpillar. I was told to think bigger.
I've had Tropical milkweed come up from seeds in spring with no help from me. There are a lot of them and some Monarchs are using them now. More than I saw all summer. I have some zinnia growing too. They are going to the milkweed more than the zinnia right now
Citrus plants are a good option and Some plants that may bloom in the winter include: butterflyweed, lyreleaf sage, blue phlox, Atamasco lily, and wild white indigo. Good Luck!
Quite a revelation. I thought Monarchs were biased toward native plants. Thanks.😊😊
Thank you! I live in northern Mexico and discovering butterflies in my new garden, which is dedicated to native birds, butterflies and insects!
That is wonderful! Good luck and hopefully you see some monarchs coming thru over the next few weeks! Thank you for your support of birds and butterflies!
You've got a lot of nice looking goldenrod too!
The goldenrod covers much of the land between my garden and the small lake in the background. It attracts lots of bees and butterflies when it is in bloom. It is very beautiful. Thanks for noticing!
Glad to hear this. Have been moving towards more native plants in my SE Texas garden. I currently have zinnias growing along side my milkweed plants. Was going to let the zinnias go but I see they do have an important role in the garden. They also keep some colour going after the caterpillars de-leaf the milkweed. Zinnias are such a happy flower. ☺
The milkweed is great but the zinnias bloom for so long they create great feeding for butterflies. Not only monarchs but all kinds of swallowtails love zinnias. Good Luck, keep up the good work!
😮OMG! Monarch heaven! I'll be planting these next year in Northern Minnesota ❤Thanks for the tips!😊
Your welcome! Good luck next year!
thanks for sharing and for all that you do, Dave!
Thanks for watching. I love your picture next to your name!
What a busy garden! So jealous!
Ann, the garden was slow all summer until this past week. Then this group of monarchs landed and was so fun to watch. Thanks for watching!
you just put a smile on my face. Thank you for what you do
I appreciate your comments!
Monarch love my Zinnia’s. I planted them fresh Zinnia’s and Mexican sunflowers. We have many pieces every day feasting! Plan on planting lots more next year. My zinnias got over 6 ft tall. Lol
That is incredible! I am so happy for your garden!
Thanks for the video. I have been trying to convince people that they should plant late bloomers to feed the adults instead of just growing milkweed hoping for a caterpillar. I was told to think bigger.
You are spot on! The monarchs need both milkweed and a variety of flowers that bloom across the Spring, Summer and Fall!
I've had Tropical milkweed come up from seeds in spring with no help from me. There are a lot of them and some Monarchs are using them now. More than I saw all summer. I have some zinnia growing too. They are going to the milkweed more than the zinnia right now
Thanks for helping out the monarch!
The Monarch butterflies have gotten really sparse last and this year. Sad.@@davethebutterflyguy9841
So, my Ziinnias are now done for the season hear in south Florida. What can I do in their place till spring?
Citrus plants are a good option and Some plants that may bloom in the winter include: butterflyweed, lyreleaf sage, blue phlox, Atamasco lily, and wild white indigo. Good Luck!