As observations of Monarchs are submitted, note will be taken on what host plants and nectar plants they are feeding on. A list will be made of the different plants that are being used and will be updated here. This way we get an understanding of the plants that we should be planting and using in private gardens, city parks, and businesses. The use of native plants is strongly advised. A list of local native plant nurseries has been added to the bottom of the list.
Native Monarch Host plant: Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides)
Nectar Plants: (H)-Herbaceous (S)-Shrub (T)-Tree (V)- Vine
Native:
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) (H)
Betonyleaf Mistflower (Conoclinium betonicifolium) (H)
Crucita (Chromolaena odorata) (S)
Mexican Trixis (Trixis inula) (S)
Frostweed (Verbesina virginica)
Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) (S)
Texas Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) (T)
West Indian Lantana (Lantana camara) ...more ↓
As observations of Monarchs are submitted, note will be taken on what host plants and nectar plants they are feeding on. A list will be made of the different plants that are being used and will be updated here. This way we get an understanding of the plants that we should be planting and using in private gardens, city parks, and businesses. The use of native plants is strongly advised. A list of local native plant nurseries has been added to the bottom of the list.
Native Monarch Host plant: Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides)
Nectar Plants: (H)-Herbaceous (S)-Shrub (T)-Tree (V)- Vine
Native:
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) (H)
Betonyleaf Mistflower (Conoclinium betonicifolium) (H)
Crucita (Chromolaena odorata) (S)
Mexican Trixis (Trixis inula) (S)
Frostweed (Verbesina virginica)
Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) (S)
Texas Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) (T)
West Indian Lantana (Lantana camara) Introduced, but Naturalized (S)
White Plumbago (Plumbago scandens) (sprawling H)
Berlandier's Fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri) (S)
Tenaza (Havardia pallens) (T)
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) (Tall H)
Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) (S)
Narrow Leaf Swallow Wort (Cynanchum angustifolium) (V)
Non-Native Nectar Plants:
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citirnus) (S)
Mexican Flame Vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides) (V)
RGV Native Plant Nurseries:
SPI Native Plant Center - (703)434-1444 (South Padre Island)
Heep's Nursery - (956) 457-6834 (Harlingen)
Valley Nature Center - (956)969-2475 (Weslaco)
Valley Garden Center - (956)682-9411 (McAllen)
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Monarchs and Native Milkweeds of South Padre Island
