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Dual monarchs on Rose Milkweed (Original Post) hibbing Aug 2019 OP
Gee... Newest Reality Aug 2019 #1
I though maybe a couple of the Royals smoked something grown in Florida. Ligyron Aug 2019 #3
Did you plant that milkweed? lordsummerisle Aug 2019 #2
This kind I did, and I think they are Rose Milkweed not swamp hibbing Aug 2019 #4
Swamp Red Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Botany Aug 2019 #6
Thanks Botany n/ hibbing Aug 2019 #7
Beautiful!! Alliepoo Aug 2019 #5
I got them from my state arboretum hibbing Aug 2019 #8
I'll check Alliepoo Aug 2019 #10
I have not seen a single Monarch this year Bayard Aug 2019 #9

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
1. Gee...
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 08:42 PM
Aug 2019

I just noticed this was under Gardening and about butterflies.

From the headline I thought it was about Trump and Putin having a drink together...sorry.

Ligyron

(7,592 posts)
3. I though maybe a couple of the Royals smoked something grown in Florida.
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 09:12 PM
Aug 2019

I expected to see a video of their intoxicated behavior.

lordsummerisle

(4,649 posts)
2. Did you plant that milkweed?
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 08:42 PM
Aug 2019

I had thought about planting some when I heard that the Monarchs were in big trouble a few years ago.

hibbing

(10,076 posts)
4. This kind I did, and I think they are Rose Milkweed not swamp
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 09:17 PM
Aug 2019

I have a ton of common milkweed volunteers, I will have to watch those, they are aggressive.


Peace

Alliepoo

(2,195 posts)
5. Beautiful!!
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 09:53 PM
Aug 2019

Where did you find seeds for Rose Milkweed? It’s very pretty. I’ve never heard of it. It kind of reminds me of the tropical milkweed I have in my flower bed. I also have common with some Monarch eggs and a few caterpillars. I usually bring them in and raise them in a mesh butterfly house. Had almost 40 last summer. Haven’t started that yet this summer due to a trip to CO I will be taking. After I get back I’ll bring them in. The later Monarchs will be the migration generation to fly to Mexico to overwinter! Love my beautiful Monarchs!! If I could figure out how to post photos on here from my iPhone, I’d post some butterfly pics... Thanks for posting your pic!!!

hibbing

(10,076 posts)
8. I got them from my state arboretum
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 11:28 PM
Aug 2019

It is a great organization. Actually got that as a bonus plant in a pot with an aster.

Peace

Alliepoo

(2,195 posts)
10. I'll check
Mon Aug 12, 2019, 06:48 AM
Aug 2019

To see if Ohio has something like a state arboretum. I’m close to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Dawes arboretum. Maybe they’d offer something similar!! Thanks for the info!!!

Bayard

(21,805 posts)
9. I have not seen a single Monarch this year
Mon Aug 12, 2019, 12:01 AM
Aug 2019

I was getting at least a few. The rest of my flower garden has other butterflies all over it. Have only seen a few hummingbirds this year too.

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