Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a haven in the forest for monarch butterflies, as well as, a source of toxins. In this post we delve into the fascinating world of the poke milkweed and look at its importance for the monarch butterfly and whether it can be incorporated… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)
Roundleaf Goldenrod (Solidago patula) is a herbaceous perennial that ranges from the mid-western to eastern United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall, including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from 2 to 6 feet tall and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Roundleaf Goldenrod (Solidago patula)
Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the coastal plain of the east coast of the United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa)
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States, except for Florida and Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host for one butterfly and two moths. It can grow to 5 feet tall and has yellow flowers that… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the east coast and the shores of the Great Lakes in the United States and Canada. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens)
Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is found throughout the United States and Canada except for the western states and provinces. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea)
Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the midwest and eastern United States and most of Canada except the far northern reaches. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia)
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a herbaceous perennial that is found throughout the United States and most of Canada except for Alberta and the far northern reaches. This plant is a host for the common buckeye (Junonia coenia) butterfly. The blue to purple flowers bloom in the summer… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the midwest and eastern United States and eastern Canada. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow up to 7… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the northern tier of the United States and the eastern part of Canada. This plant is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow up to 6… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)