submitted 7 months ago by Blackout@fedia.io to c/gardening@lemmy.world

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I just planted the swamp milkweeds this spring. They were tiny little seedlings and now just a foot and a half tall and I already have monarchs! I feel like I should be standing guard over them.

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[-] CH3DD4R_G0BL1N@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Enjoy your many chrysalises if you have a door or other structure nearby. Used to have butterfly bush and it was a sight to see every season when it was swarmed with these fellas. Then they post up in a corner or door jamb and you get to watch em change real time. I’d recommend prepping a time lapse setup if you are so inclined.

[-] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 7 months ago

By the Mighty Monarch's command... Release the butterflies!

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