Date: 03/22/2007

Number: 1

We finally found some Asclepias viridis after the Feb freeze in and about Victoria, TX. Near the O'Connor School, on the east side of town, we found some large plants of viridis growing along the edge of a large coastal bermuda hay patch (~15 ac.). About eight of the plants were mature enougt to already be showing blooms from a distance, many smaller plants in an area 10ftx60ft. No plants seen in the rest of the field. East of Victora there is a large patch (~5ac.) along US 59 near the intersection with US87 and among all the weeds and wilflowers there is growing now a fair crop of viridis. Some, not many, plants have stems four to six inches, many more viridis plants much smaller. The late crop of viridis is finally coming along. We did see two monarchs flying over patches of milkweed around Victoria and possibly others around town. Country side
is alive with milkweed, wildflowers, butterfliers and getting better.

Victoria, TX

Latitude: 28.8 Longitude: -97

Observed by: Harlen E.
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