Posted on August 26, 2020 at 9:56 AM by the author
During July and August Monarchs migrate south to
over winter in Mexico. During the southward migration they are attracted to and
their diet consists of many nectar producing plants. Sunflowers and most
colorful annuals, will suffice. They occasionally feed on my Mexican sunflowers
on their southward journey
Spring is the beginning of the monarch's breeding season As they migrate north they lay their eggs. Monarchs only lay their eggs on milkweed because when the caterpillar emerges they only feed on milkweed. Many varieties of milkweed are available Hazlet area garden centers.
