The majestic monarch butterfly captivates everyone it encounters, with it's stained glass style markings and bold orange, black and white coloring. But perhaps the most mesmerizing fact about this endangered species is the epic journey they under go each fall, travelling thousands of miles along the US East and West coasts to reach their breeding grounds in Mexico and California.
Known as the monarch butterfly migration, this astonishing feat is only possible if calorie-rich nectar can be found at regular intervals along the route. With many wild reserves diminishing, it's vital that our yards, however big or small, help to bridge the gap by providing a wide selection of late flowering nectar rich plants. These butterfly-friendly seeds from Botanical Interests would be a wonderful place to start.
