Jenna Stark+FollowButterflies love this easy ground coverWhite heath aster is a game-changer if you want butterflies fluttering around your yard well into fall. This tough, drought-resistant plant bursts into tiny white blooms from August to October, giving pollinators a late-season food source when most flowers are done. It’s super low-maintenance—just give it some sun and space, and trim it back if it spreads too much. But heads up: it can be invasive in some areas, so check your local guidelines before planting. Anyone tried growing it? Share your tips or butterfly stories below! #Home #gardening #butterflies40Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowPurple Emperor Butterflies Are Back!Butterfly fans, get this: the super rare purple emperor butterfly (the UK’s second biggest!) is making a comeback at Sheringham Park after years of barely any sightings. These beauties, known for their stunning purple wings, had vanished for decades but now staff and volunteers are spotting them again. Apparently, people even use banana skins and shrimp paste to lure them down from the trees! Could this be a record year for purple emperors? Nature is full of surprises! #Science #PurpleEmperor #Butterflies213922Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowButterflies Hit a Chilly RoadblockButterflies are adapting fast to climate change, but even their super-evolution skills have limits! Scientists in Sweden found that wall brown butterflies can speed up their growth and nail winter timing as they move north, but freezing winters still stop them from going further. Turns out, evolution can’t outsmart every climate challenge. Why does it matter? Knowing these limits helps predict which pollinators (and pests!) might move as the planet warms. Want to help butterflies? Plant native wildflowers and cut light pollution! #Science #ClimateChange #Butterflies70Share
EcoEagle+Followdid i just witness a butterfly birth in my backyard garden?I can’t believe what’s happening in my garden right now. There’s a tiny monarch chrysalis hanging from my milkweed, and it’s about to burst open! I’ve been watching this little guy for days, checking every morning while watering my plants. Turns out, planting milkweed was the best decision ever—monarchs love it, and it’s super easy to grow. I never thought I’d get this close to nature just by adding a few native plants. The best part? My garden’s buzzing with bees and butterflies all the time. If you want to see more wildlife, just mix in some native flowers and skip the pesticides. You’ll be surprised by what shows up! butterflies #gardeningtips #naturelovers #backyardwildlife #butterflies #gardeningtips #naturelovers #backyardwildlife #Gardening330Share
