Yay, Monarch Caterpillars on the Milkweed!

9 years ago

I was so happy to see the monarch caterpillars yesterday on my swamp milkweed plant! Last year I didn't see any so wondered if they would be back. I've planted butterfly weed in another bed so am hoping to attract even more next year. Perhaps I will plant some of the swamp milkweed seedlings where I've had my lilies decimated by the lily beetle but that's another depressing story.

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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC
9 years ago
So happy for you. I plant milkweed but never expect to see a Monarch as I am just out of the range. We would love to see pics!!!!

SCG
nutsaboutflowers
9 years ago
Yes, please post some pictures. I planted milkweed and would love to know what to look for :)
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bluee19
9 years ago
Great job! I have milkweed seeds but haven't plant yet. Can it be planted in a container? Luv 2 c pics 2!
beegood_gw
9 years ago
Ihave Milkweed but no butterflies. Yellowjacket s sure love it.Wish my bees would use ut
SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC
9 years ago
bluee19 I have not done so but know people that successfully grow milkweed in containers.

beegood I wonder what the yellow jackets like about it? Does yours have lots of aphids?

SCG
debbiecz3
Original Author
9 years ago
Checked out the milkweed yesterday and no caterpillars to be seen! I will keep checking and post a pic if I spot them again.
debbiecz3
Original Author
9 years ago
Well I've been checking and no caterpillars to be seen. Wonder what happened to them? I had picked one off to show my husband so maybe scared them away? Lol. He suggested the birds might have gotten them but they eat the milkweed to make themselves unpalatable so am doubtful about that. Unless they are at the chrysalis stage but they certainly weren't on the plant for long; I keep a pretty watchful eye and hadn't spotted them before. Oh well, will just have to wait for next year!