Ummm - the Monarchs only go for Swan Plant (Asclepius fruiticosa or
similar spelling) as a breeding plant, but like the nectar of the
Buddleas. Cannot tell which one, as until last week I had them all.
But due to lack of pruning they became full of dead twigs. Many trips
to the tip as a result, as fires get nearer.

So if you want to attract Monarchs, you need the Swan Plant first.

Linda

On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 20:37:12 GMT, John Savage
wrote:

.. So anyone desiring to attract the monarch butterfly had better
plant the common mauve buddlea, IMO. They do wilt badly in hot weather,
but rally overnight and seem none the worse for it.