Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Butterfly Identification 10


The Monarch Butterfly




















Host and Nectar Plant:

Host and nectar plants for the Monarch are from the Milkweed family. Asclepias. There are many. This picture is of Asclepia Tuberosa, or butterfly weed. It is a native plant and likes dry well drained soil.

See native perennial post for more information.



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