Creating a Monarch Butterfly Garden
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Beth on Aug 09, 2017
I have had 2 Monarchs this week visit my 20 year, and counting, Butterfly Garden. Consisting of a 6 foot Butterfly Bush, 10-29 Milkweed plants, multiple types of Coneflowers, Sunflowers, Asters, Salvia, Lupines, Morning Glories, Honeysuckle and a small water fountain. Loved by birds, bees and of course- Butterflies!!! Purchase perennials at the end of the season; dirt cheap and don't forget to plant right away because, 1st year they sleep, 2nd year they creep, and 3rd year they leap. Don't be afraid to relocate if they crowd you out...they love the attention and Enjoy!
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Natural State Flower Farm on Aug 12, 2017
That's awesome! and yes, great advice on planting!
Brenda
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Ene19230 on Aug 20, 2017
We live in an area that is surrounded by prairie which means we have many wildflowers. We have milkweed that grows wild everywhere and I have to pull it to keep it under control. We also have Coneflower growing wild and I love it. Another wildflower I love is Queen Anne's Lace. All three of these attract Monarchs and other kinds of butterflies to our area.
I have planted a butterfly garden as well. The flower that most attracts Monarchs in my area is Liatris, also known as Blazing Star. In a few weeks the blooms will all be open and the Monarchs will cover them.
Equally attractive to butterflies is a water feature. We put in a waterfall last summer and the numbers of butterflies has increased also. You can put in a simple fountain or birdbath to attract also.
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Natural State Flower Farm on Aug 22, 2017How nice! I grow Liatris as well and it's one of my favorites. I would love to do a water feature but I had an old bird bath top that I filled with creek gravel and sand and when wetted they congregate on that. Love to watch them! Thanks for sharing!!
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I live in Long Island NY. I haven't seen Monarch here. Are they here????
I have a big backyard and want to make a butterfly garden. Please advise what plants for my zone to attract the butterflies and feed them??? I no long live in Largo Florida. I moved to Long Island NY