What are the native butterfly plants in Texas?
Some native nectar plants to entice resident butterflies include: blue mistflower(conoclinium coelestinum) – little yellow, pearl crescents, queen, swallowtails. Buttonbush (cephalanthus occidentalis) – hoary edge, horace’s duskywing, silver-spotted skipper. What are the risks when growing a butterfly bush? butterfly bushes grow and spread aggressively, often out-competing native plants. This can disrupt local ecosystems and decrease food and habitat availability for beneficial insects and other wildlife.In these natural areas, the butterfly bush becomes an invasive plant. It’s considered a noxious weed in some regions because it can out-compete native plants and destroy habitat. Native plants are crucial host plants for local caterpillars and other pollinators.
What plants can I plant in August in Texas?
Plant your last round of green beans, cucumbers, and squash late in the month, using varieties that produce in 60 days or less. Plant seeds for brassicas, Swiss chard and other fall vegetables indoors under grow lights or outside in a bright shady spot. Fall Direct Seeding Guide, Texas Zone III Vegetables such as Beans, Beets, Carrots, Chard, Kale, Kohlrabi, Onions, Spinach, Turnips previously started from seed indoors, can be planted by seed or transplants outdoors in the garden beginning in mid-September.