The thing to always keep in mind when planning for butterflies is region, region, region:
- "What butterflies live in my area, or come to visit?"
- "What geographical region and growing zone does my garden site reside in?"
With a slather of sleuthing followed by a pinch of planning, one can easily create an effective, easy to maintain butterfly garden, be it one plant or ten. Not exhaustive by any means, the links below will get one well on their way to becoming better equipped with pertinent information.
“With self-confidence, self-education and self-discipline, you can master the act in any chosen field.”
~Lailah Gifty Akita
~Lailah Gifty Akita
Butterfly Gardening:
How to Start a Monarch Butterfly Garden at Home (Written specifically with Monarchs in mind, article rings true for butterflies in general.)
Milkweed:
Buy Plants:
Buy Seeds:
Miscellaneous:
Cold Moist Stratification of Milkweed Seeds (Whaaa...?)
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