They are in bloom right now. A gorgeous orange drip of a paint stroke across a leggy stem. It’s really not a flower though. It’s a weed like milkweed. Which is partly why the monarchs like it so. And who can fail to admire these graceful arial acrobats? When they swoop and flutter among your garden blooms their appreciation is a joyful thing.
Like many garden plants, this one has its likes and dislikes. It doesn’t like to be moved. So planting by seed can bring the greatest success. Careful when they sprout- after all they look like a weed! But tolerating poor sandy soil and partial sunshine makes them perfect candidates to fill in some touchy areas. And when they bloom the butterflies will come and have a look.
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