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I am in ND and was able to collect a couple dozen seed pods. If anyone is interested in growing some, PM me and I'll send you a pod. I'll keep the thread updated in the evenings when/if I run out I'll change the title.
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I am in ND and was able to collect a couple dozen seed pods. If anyone is interested in growing some, PM me and I'll send you a pod. I'll keep the thread updated in the evenings when/if I run out I'll change the title.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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My wife is dead scared of butterflies, if I would do this that would mean the end of my marriage. I'll pass
. Good luck with growing them, very interesting.
May the Figs be with you!
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I would have to say Lepidopterophobia has to be one of the most uncommon phobias.
It will be fun project, hopefully the monarchs find them, it will make for some amazing photo opps.Last edited by COGardener; 09-18-2016, 07:11 PM. -
Yea. Awesome project Scott. I would have done it otherwise, I like butterfly's and so does my daughter. O well
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She is scared of butterflies? Is there a reason?Cutting sales will start Tuesday Nov 1 at 9:00 easternComment
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Some varieties attract them better than others, in my area
1. Tropical Milkweed
2. Swamp Milkweed (pink flowers before white)
3. Common Milkweed
4. all the rest
I have seven types that I am growing this year. This was one of the worst years I have had, with only a couple of beat up ones in the summer flying around but not laying eggs, and just a few yesterday stopping on the flowers as they were heading south. In past years, I have had three generations in one year starting in mid June. In the past three years, I have had only one, in August of last year.
But I keep trying...You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 5 photos.Hi my name is Art. I buy fig cuttings-so I can grow more figs-so I can sell more figs-so I can buy more fig cuttings-so I can grow more figs....Comment
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Sounds like one heck of a operation Art. I don't really know how prevalent the Monarch is in ND, I saw no evidence of them being on these plants. In Colorado we a decade ago we had numerous individuals and a daily sighting was not uncommon. Now, I can't actually recall the last time I saw one!!! This is the variety with the bright pink flowers, I sure hope that they come an visit not only to feed but to lay eggs. I guess only time will tell.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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I actually have traded flowers for figs this year, because most of what I have are perennials that come back every year. The only ones I have to re-plant are the tropical milkweed. -
That is great.
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Art, I'm sure you already have this variety. Yet it might be an extra hardy strain, the record low in Minot is -70*F... You could add it to your collection.
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Yes maybe migrating through. I'll keep growing the red Zinnia flowers to feed them. I have to grow from seed, and not a self sowing annual. Well not here anyway. Nice and unusual for insects to like double flowered type of mutations. If anybody wants these seeds just PM me. In the photo that is only two plants, they grow like crazy here. Long lasting flowers, good for cut flowers will last for 2 weeks or more.
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Yes, with our other trade, I will include seeds, and you can too include seeds/pods. I saw two this morning on the flowers. At least I think they are Monarchs. We have a look alike around here too.
Here a month old flower losing all of it's pedals, still producing nectar. Awesome flowers!
The flowers will attract them, they seem to love them! Then they can if needed lay eggs on the milkweed. Monarchs have been here for a few weeks. i see them every morning on these flowers. Along with other butterflies. This photo was taken 2 minutes ago.
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That is great to see!! I will certainly save some for you and send them with our trade.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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In my area the monarchs go for the orange milkweed (A. tuberosa), over the rest. A. syriaca is literally a roadside weed, though I keep some in my garden, the fritillary butterflies love it.Comment
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This year the swallowtails were going for the A. tuberosa, and the fritillaries were going for the dwarf beebalm, and the Anise hysoppYou may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 2 photos.Hi my name is Art. I buy fig cuttings-so I can grow more figs-so I can sell more figs-so I can buy more fig cuttings-so I can grow more figs....Comment
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