Cater To Those Monarch Caterpillars!: Hi there Cindy! Thank you so much for the info...

» Naomi_Mathews - Hi there Cindy! Thank you so much for the info...

about the different kinds of "milkweed" you are so familiar with and that you shared with us. I saw some great photos of the "currassavica" asclepias while surfing the 'Net last evening. I like this one a lot, and will see if our local nursery carries that one. Actually, in looking closely at its blossoms, their color is very similar to one of my favorite climbing roses called "Joseph's Coat." This rose is spectacular and blooms all summer. So I suppose I could "live with" the colors of the "currassavica" for the sake of my Monarhs. Another benefit for me at least, would be that you say it's fast growing. And I definitely don't want an invasive variety. Also, the height of this one would be appropriate for planting between or near my new Buddleias.

The "Ice Ballet" (asclepias incarnata) sounds like a pretty one, although I personally prefer the pink blossoms of the Swamp Milkweed. Many gardeners do plant the incarnata for Monarchs, and have really good luck.

I'll bet those Monarch caterpillars DO eat you out of house and home, Cindy! What fun you must have raising Monarchs. And I LOVE your web site, it's really cool and has a lot of good info on it.

Thanks so much for sharing with us, Cindy. And do stop back often! You're always welcome here in my "Butterfly-Hummer Hangout!" (-:

-- posted by Naomi_Mathews