Date: 07/11/2014

Number: 49

Observed one adult monarch. I collected 49 eggs from my milkweed on 7/11/14.

I have about 40 mixed milkweed plants. Over the last 8 years I have tried new things. The climate in central Ms. is a strange one. I also will let you know,that I only grow Milkweed from seed.
1. ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA (COMMON MILKWEED) the most prolific once established, however they like to set blooms in June and then die back .I have learned to cut them back and by doing so, encourage new growth and have some ready for the monarchs fall migration.

2.ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA AND ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA.They need a lot of protection in the winter time. And last years freeze killed most of mine .I do keep some in a large pot for spring production. Monarchs seem to like this variety best for egg laying, but I have picked eggs from the common milkweed and also used them for feeding

Brandon, MS

Latitude: 32.3 Longitude: -89.9

Observed by: Renate
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