By Sheetal Kumari | January 2, 2025
Milkweed is a monarch favourite! It’s the only plant where they lay eggs, making it essential for their lifecycle.
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Butterfly bush offers abundant nectar and colourful blooms. Monarchs flock to its fragrant flowers throughout the summer.
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Purple coneflowers are perfect for monarchs. Their long-lasting blooms provide essential nectar and brighten any garden.
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Lantana’s clusters of flowers come in vibrant colours. Monarchs adore this hardy, easy-to-grow plant.
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Zinnias are nectar-rich and irresistible to monarchs. Their vivid colours attract butterflies all season long.
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Joe-Pye weed thrives in sunny spots. Its tall stems and pink blooms make it a monarch magnet.
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Goldenrod’s bright yellow flowers offer late-season nectar. It’s a favourite stop for migrating monarchs.
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Asters bloom late in the season, providing nectar when monarchs prepare to migrate. Their colours are butterfly-friendly.
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Blazing star’s spikes of purple flowers attract monarchs. It’s a striking addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
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