The monarchs must have changed their route, Roselee, because I've gotten more than usual this year.
Remember the three coral vine root sprouts you sent me this past spring? One of them died, but the other two have thrived and grown considerably. They didn't bloom this year, but I'm thinking they might bloom next spring - if they do, I'll let you know.
Thanks so much!
Sherry

You may remember that I plant seeds of Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus) this year, MissSherry? My vine got about 6' tall, albeit rather spindly. I am going to mulch it well hoping it will overwinter. I got my seed from The Sample Seed Shop. Weird seeds. Anyway, there are some sites that list it as hardy to zone 7, others say to zone 8. We'll see.

I had 3 Monarchs nectaring in the garden yesterday. The Sunflowers have pretty much faded, but the Golden Crownbeard is in its full glory, as is the Tropical Milkweed, orange Cosmos, and Mistflower. They seem to really enjoy the Mistflower right now.

Susan

I had as many as 8 Monarchs at one time in the yard yesterday. They were mainly on the tropical milkweed and lantana. I also had an abundance of Painted Ladies. It was a great butterfly day! Hoping for the same today. I've been under the weather and the butterfly watching is about all I feel up to.

~Laura

Hey, Laura, get well soon! Out this morning, with 4 Monarchs, sticking to the TM today. I am trying to just maintain things right now so I can collect some seed. Wish the TM seeds would hurry up and ripen before the cold sets in. I don't always get seed before the first freeze. I have several pods in varying stages of ripening and have collected a few, but not many.

Susan