Milkweed, Monarchs and MoreMilkweed, Monarchs and More, The Enlarged and Updated Second Edition, A Field Gide to the Invertebrate Community in the Milkweed Patch, was created to be a field guide and provide basic background information for volunteers in the citizen science Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, as well as monarch enthusiasts and classrooms involved in monarch studies. It covers the diverse natural community thrives in the milkweed growing along our highways and

It typically blooms spring through fall but can bloom year-round in warmer climes

deep green leaves

The shrub is clonal and spreads via underground runners

herbaceous plants frequently classified as wildflowers

This yellow bees pattern hot air balloon style spinner is crafted from durable

mildly tangy flavor that makes them suitable for a variety of uses

tall by 6-10 ft

flourishing in well-drained sandy or loamy soil

creating a dynamic visual display

In this new book

Larval host for Cecropia silkmoth and Spring Azure butterfly

petite tomatoes—available in red and yellow—may be just 1/2 inch in diameter