By SongofJoy | It doesn’t take a lot of space or expense to establish a Monarch Waystation, and the rewards can be great.
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greene said:monarch eats only milkweed.
terrafirma said:
I would also like to add…Parsley is a great host for the Monarch cats. All types…from the Italian flat leaf, to the Curly…They love them all! If you grow this wonderful biennial, then please, plant a couple extra for the Monarchs!
Thanks so much, SongofJoy, for a wonderful article…And a great reminder of how important these creatures are to our wellbeing!
frostweed said:I keep Asclepias curassavica in pots year round, since it is not winter hardy in this area, I bring the pots into the garage during freezing weather and out again when it warms up. This way I have fresh and growing milkweed for the monarchs when they come by in the spring.
Also having the plants potted allows me to move them around to good locations and I can keep them watered more easily.
It works very well for me and the monarchs.
frostweed said:I keep Asclepias curassavica in pots year round, since it is not winter hardy in this area, I bring the pots into the garage during freezing weather and out again when it warms up. This way I have fresh and growing milkweed for the monarchs when they come by in the spring.
Also having the plants potted allows me to move them around to good locations and I can keep them watered more easily.
It works very well for me and the monarchs.