I post on peony forum, first posting here, even though I read & enjoy all your posts. I have a 3-4 yr. old butterfly garden (butterfly bush, liatris, bee balm, hummingbird mint, tons of coneflowers etc.)

My question, I was gifted a flat of butterfly weed. Before I planted in my garden I noticed pretty large aphid infestation on plants.

so they are currently quarantined until I can get rid of them & their accompanying ants.

suggestions?

after extensive research online, I have read "they cause Armageddon", all the way to "don't worry about them."

I am central coastal NJ. Zone 7

Some of my visitors this year