There are 11 species of native or nearly native New Hanover County, NC viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for three butterflies, the…
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 Raleigh, North Carolina metro area is located in the east-central part of the state. The city itself is located in Zone 8, while the outlying areas located in zone 7. In the Raleigh area,…
North Carolina Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are sixteen species of North Carolina milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that are natives and can be grown for Monarchs and other butterflies such as Queen…