Date: 05/06/2014

Number: 1

Yesterday, on May 6th I finally saw my swamp milkweed emerging. Tallest one was about two inches and there were many more barely coming up. Also, my Asclepias viridis/spider milkweed, which I sowed outdoors in temporary growing pots last fall was now growing. I will move those into my garden soon. I have not seen Asclepias tuberosa or common milkweed growing yet, but maybe in a day or two, since the weather is warm. I have not seen Monarchs yet, but expect to see them any day now, since hummingbirds and orioles have returned to my yard. They usually show up with hummingbirds.

Glenwood, IA

Latitude: 41 Longitude: -95.7

Observed by: Tuire
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