Butterfly Host Plants On ABC Gardening Australia

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🦋 butterflies are ephemeral and don't last very long, which is what makes them so fascinating.

🦋 Joe Hammond's suburban block in Brisbane is dedicated to attracting and conserving butterflies.

🦋 Joe uses special plants, like milkweed, to attract and provide a home for butterflies.

🦋 There are about 20-30 species of butterflies in Joe's garden at any given time.

🦋 Joe has both food plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for butterflies in her garden.

🦋 Joe's favorite thing about butterfly gardening is simply sitting and watching them flutter around from plant to plant.

🦋 A budding butterfly gardener should avoid using chemicals that can harm butterflies and caterpillars.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Joe Hammond loves butterflies because they are so ephemeral and colorful.

00:27 Joe's front garden is dedicated to attracting as many butterflies as possible.

01:00 Joe estimates she has about 20-30 species of butterflies in her garden at any given time.

01:10 Joe has different plants that attract caterpillars and nectar plants for the butterflies.

01:57 Joe's sacrificial lemon tree provides food for bugs and caterpillars.

02:09 Joe has many different butterfly-attracting plants in a small corner of her garden that can serve as a starting point for others interested in butterfly gardening.

02:39 Joe's favorite summer annual is the gomphrena, which attracts many butterflies with its big, bright flowers.

03:08 Joe has created a backyard experiment with a dozen different host plants for caterpillars.

03:13 Joe shows how a Jezebel nymph has laid eggs on a native mulberry leaf.

03:51 Joe advises stopping the use of chemicals that harm bugs and caterpillars when gardening.

04:20 Joe's favorite thing about butterfly gardening is watching them flutter around from plant to plant.

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Q&A

What does Joe Hammond love about butterflies?

Joe Hammond loves the fact that butterflies are ephemeral and come in different colors.

What is Joe's intention with her front garden?

Joe's intention with her front garden is to attract as many butterflies as possible.

How many species of butterfly does Joe have in her garden?

Joe has about twenty to thirty different species of butterfly in her garden at any given time.

What advice would Joe give to a budding butterfly gardener?

Joe would advise a budding butterfly gardener to stop spraying plants with chemicals, as they can harm both bugs and caterpillars.

What is Joe's favorite thing about butterfly gardening?

Joe's favorite thing about butterfly gardening is just sitting and watching the butterflies flutter from plant to plant.