The milkweed grew on its own. It's been a bug buffet for the past few weeks. Spotted this caterpillar today
this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2026
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I intentionally planted some, I'm waiting for my guests for the last 2 summers, no takers yet. This year I'm taking the seeds and spreading everywhere that doesn't get mowed.
Ah, the Mighty Monarch!
It dines on milkweed as a caterpillar ensuring it's toxicity well past middle age...
Bump it.