Photo of the Week: Monarch Butterfly on Butterfly Milkweed

Bright orange butterfly with black veins, a black border with white spots and black body has its wings outstretched as it perches on a cluster of small orange florets of a butterfly weed milkweed

I was thrilled to find a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) in my garden yesterday afternoon!

First monarch I’ve seen on the butterfly milkweed this year.

Butterfly milkweed is the host plant for the endangered monarch butterfly as well as a nectar source for other butterflies and bees.

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Less Lawn, More Life 2025

A colorful map of the United States showing birds, insects, and plants in each state outline with a slightly bent back white circle on top of the map with the words Less Lawn More Life.

Are you considering converting more of your lawn into a natural habitat? Curious about native plants, but not sure where to start? Or wondering how to connect with other people interested in removing invasive species and improving their outdoor space?

Join the Less Lawn, More Life 12-week challenge, a free online program to transform your lawn into an improved outdoor space and better habitat for birds, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

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