Boreal Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the northern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies…
There are more than 120 species of butterflies that reside in Massachusetts. All of these species help to pollinate plants and help to move energy through the ecosystem. These butterflies are found in nearly all…
The Cedar Rapids, IA area is located in east-central Iowa in the United States. The City of Cedar Rapids is located in zone 5b, while the outlying areas in Linn County are located in zone…
There are twenty-three species of native or nearly native Houston, Texas milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies,…
There are ten species milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are native or nearly native in the Monterey, CA area that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds are an important host species for monarch…
The Fresno, CA metro area is bounded by Fresno County and located in central California. The city of Fresno is located in the San Joaquin Valley of California and is bounded by the Coast Range…
There are six species of milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are native to the Wilmington, NC area and can be grown for Monarchs and other butterflies such as Queen and Soldier butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in…
There are nine species of milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are native to the Raleigh, NC area and can be grown for Monarchs and other butterflies such as Queen and Soldier butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in…
The Oklahoma City, OK metro area is located in central Oklahoma. Most of the area is located in Zone 7b. Only the northern half of Logan County is located in zone 7a. In the Oklahoma…