In my humble opinion, a garden should be filled with plants that benefit wildlife. Imagine a garden that not only rewards you with beauty but also has the wonderful side benefit of allowing you to observe wildlife up close when they come and visit.
Butterflies are so ethereal and you’ll find most people stop and stare whenever they are fortunate enough to have one fly nearby.
Queen butterfly visiting a desert milkweed plant at the Desert Botanical Garden
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the plight of Monarch butterflies and their declining population and how plants belonging to the Milkweed family are so important to them.
Did you know that the Southwest has their own native species of desert milkweed? In fact, it is the only milkweed species in the United States that is evergreen.
This milkweed is a succulent that thrives in full sun, provides a unique vertical accent in the garden and needs little care.
Want to learn more? Check out my latest plant profile for Houzz.com and see more reasons why you’ll want to add this plant to your garden.
What plants do you have in your garden that butterflies love?
Some of my Favorite Things…..Butterflies
