two weeks. You might think this stripping of the foliage would prove to be


the demise of the plant, but in no time you will have more leaves and flowers. Te caterpillars will seem to disappear. Tey will actu- ally attach themselves, head downward, and shed their skin. Tis will be the time to go on the hunt for what is known as a chrysalis. Chrysalis is another name for pupa. You will find these hang-


ing almost unnoticed on the underside of leaf or a branch. You might even find them hanging from the wood of a nearby fence. Te chrysalis looks green, but in reality is clear and colors become apparent as the Monarch get closer to emergence. This is the kind of fun that the kids or grandkids will enjoy and


the experience will make lasting memories. It will also be a valu- able lesson in both gardening and conservation. In the landscape you might want to combine with blue flow-


ers for a complementary color scheme. One of my favorites is the Cathedral Deep Blue salvia and the Salvia Indigo Spires. Te Columbus Botanical Garden will have the scarlet milkweed and several other butterfly plants available at Te Plant & Art Sale, April 12-13. Call 706-327-8400 for more information or to inquire about exhibiting. Norman Winter is executive director of the Columbus Botanical


Garden and author of Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South and the highly acclaimed Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden. C


April 2013


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