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August 9, 2005 : Liatris ligulistylis
Keywords: Asteraceae | Liatris ligulistylis (A. Nels.) K. Schum. | Mars Hill Wildlife Management Area
Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) were in abundance during my recent visit to Manitoba. While the caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweeds (Asclepias spp.), the butterflies have a more varied palate for sources of nectar. Perhaps most favoured of the many flowers that the butterflies visit are species of Liatris (the “blazing-stars”), such as this meadow blazing-star.
Dr. Tom Barnes of the University of Kentucky writes in an article on attracting butterflies with native plants (of Kentucky!) that Liatris ligulistylis emits a specific odour for attracting monarchs. I wish I would have known that prior to my trip, as I would have patiently waited for a monarch imbibing nectar from one of these flowers for a photograph. Next time.
If you're a gardener, Kim Hawks of Brooklyn Botanic Garden has some good advice on growing Liatris.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at August 9, 2005 12:47 AM
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Posted by: victor at August 10, 2005 5:19 AM
ps. this is my color, keep doing... super super..
Posted by: dita at August 11, 2005 10:50 PM
Ahh... Beauty...Rich Beauty
Posted by: Brandi at August 15, 2005 8:43 AM
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gorgeous 10 out of 10 !