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Posts involving the state of North Dakota in the United States.

Adult old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon) on vegetation.

An Easy Butterfly Gardener’s Guide to Bismarck, ND Swallowtails

Bismarck, North Dakota is located in central North Dakota in the United States. Bismarck is located within USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4. In the Bismarck area, there are four species of swallowtail butterflies that you can host in your butterfly garden. Location of Bismarck, ND and Burleigh County… Read More »An Easy Butterfly Gardener’s Guide to Bismarck, ND Swallowtails

Adult old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon) on vegetation.

An Easy Butterfly Gardener’s Guide to Fargo, ND Swallowtails

Fargo, North Dakota is located in eastern North Dakota in the United States. Fargo is located within USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4. In the Fargo area, there are six species of swallowtail butterflies that you can host in your butterfly garden. Another species is a rare migrant and… Read More »An Easy Butterfly Gardener’s Guide to Fargo, ND Swallowtails

White flowers of whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata), a North Dakota milkweed.

8 Beautiful North Dakota Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies

North Dakota Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are eight species of native North Dakota milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one historic species that can be grown for Monarch Butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The… Read More »8 Beautiful North Dakota Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies