Our grandson, Jared, was walking our dog around the house and came running in to tell me about all of the monarch butterflies on my ‘pink flowers’. He was right! I had never seen so many monarch butterflies at one time. They were flitting all over the yard at each grouping of Sedum.Monarch butterflies on sedum plant
About sedum
Of all the plants I have grown through the years, sedum has to be the most adaptable and easy. It needs very little attention or care. It has thrived everywhere I have planted it. A great and inexpensive (like free) way to increase your stock and quickly fill in empty spots.
I don’t know the sedum variety I have because the original plant came from a cutting from my mom many years ago. She got her first cutting from her mom years before that. But I do know they are extremely easy to root. I have multiplied my plants and have planted then in many areas around the yard. I love sharing cuttings, especially because of its history in my family.
Sedums, often called succulents due to their thick, moisture-retentive leaves, is a perennial plant. It comes up every year and totally reliable as it provides interest in my beds. Most plant care information says sedum requires full sun. I have had equal success in sun, part-sun and light shade. It amazes me! It does great in drought conditions too.
Sedum dies back in the winter in my zone 6B. I have divided plants throughout the growing season but it is probably best to do this in the spring just as new growth is emerging or in early fall giving it chance to establish strong roots. Rooting can be made with the smallest pieces and even from just a leaf.
Attracting butterflies to your garden
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What wonderful photos! Considering how quickly they were moving, you did a great job of capturing their images.
What a wonderful treat seeing all those butterflies must have been! Good eye Jared!
My favorite shots are the two of the dahlia…it's beautiful!
Wow, there are so many butterflies and caterpillars! They are all so beautiful!
~ Tracy
Oh, how pretty and what a wonderous sight for your grandson! I plant flowers in my gardens just for hummingbirds and butterflies. Your pink dahlia is delicate and pretty. What a great picture of a perfect blossom.
such pretty pictures!!! I noticed what SavoringTime in the Kitchen did too – I thought maybe it was photoshopped – but from the other photos it looks like maybe it was the real deal!! GREAT SHOT!! 🙂
What a delightful collection of images to share on the first day of Autumn! I love Monarchs and we don't have any in our cold country, so this is a real treat.
Fabulous pictures. That must have been wonderful to see all those butterflies at once. Then all those caterpillars on one plant.
How amazing! I would have liked to have had that experience also…=)
Ciao ! The butterflies and the caterpillars are fantastic as your wonderful flowers !! great wednesday !
Beautiful shots. One of my favorite things when I taught was teaching the butterfly life cycle and letting the little ones release the butterflies.
Your photography is beautiful…of course you have good subject matter, too…God's creations!
Firstly, I cannot believe that you are old enough to have a grandson and secondly, well done on those photos! Seeing all those butterflies was amazing!
Happy Wednesday to you!
Cheers Tracy
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Beautiful photos! The dahlia is amazing! I planted some this year but I don't think they came up. 🙁
Hi! What a lovely post with summer leaving us and the butterflies soon to be headed off. Those dahlias are absolutely beautiful. I always think of them in the brighter colors but the soft pink and blush tones are so pretty.
If you haven't already..check out Lauries post from HeavensWalk. She did a complete write up about Monarch butterflies yesterday and a history of their life and flight and how they are now endangered. I think you might find it interesting.
Hugs- have a great night- Diana
You know how I love butterflies. What wonderful pictures. I'm glad Jared called your attention to them. I had forgotten how the caterpillars loved the parsley. I've never grown dahlias but they are such sweet blossoms. Always a pleasure visiting with you Lorraine.
I've seen more butterflies this summer than in years past, but NOTHING like this! What a treat to have so many beautiful visitors 🙂
Great pictures!!