I have had the butterfly weed for a couple of years. This is the first time I have had the caterpillars on the plant. There's not much left now. If, I get seed this year I will plant every last one, so, I will have plenty for them next time. Now, that I will have more yard. I got my house. I'll move in April 26. The house is old and need lots of TLC and lots, and lots of elbow grease.
Apr 8, 2012 | 10:15 AM PST
Butterflies are pretty, but caterpillars are dangerous to a plant. Kill the caterpillars in your garden because they have plenty of other places to live in the wild to produce more butterflies.
Apr 8, 2012 | 5:46 PM PST
Thank You, for the advise. I planted the butterfly weed ,so the caterpillars would come. As soon as I get settled, i'm going to make a butterfly garden.