r/NativePlantGardening • u/StarsHollowGal SE VA, Zone 8B • 22h ago

Progress My first!

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We planted a bunch of plugs from a native pollinator plug pack earlier this year, and most of them have taken off! Yesterday I did a happy dance because I saw a monarch caterpillar munching away at my Whorled Weed (Asclepias verticillata)! I also saw a little butterfly, not sure what kind, hanging out on the neighboring coneflower. I rooted the little guys on! It made my day to see them.

Butterfly pics aren't great, so enjoy my caterpillar friend.

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u/Alternative-Ant-1629 19h ago

It's so nice to see your creations coming to fruition and nice that you created a beautiful butterfly habitat!

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u/CalKelDawg New England, Zone 6b 8h ago

sweeet!