Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
This plant is the larval host for monarch and queen butterflies. It's also an important food source for native bees, honey bees, and bumble bees. I'm proud to say I grew this plant from seed. It has spread in my yard just a little bit.
LINKS:
my last POST on milkweed (with more information and links)
Information and Growing Guide (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Monarch butterfly Monarch Watch.org
Queen butterfly Butterflies and Moths of North America
photo by me © 2013 all rights reserved
what a beautiful flower with such importance!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThis one is even nicer than your Milkweed l post! So bright and colorful :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! It's come a long way from a seed!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this flower before. Such a vibrant orange color! Beautiful Photo.
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