These babies have been such a lot of work. First I ordered the seeds online. Then they had to sit in the fridge for awhile. Months, if I recall correctly. Then I planted them. Tiny tiny seedlings came up. They were outdoors when when the weather got cold, and I thought they had frozen to death. But this spring they have come back stronger than ever. I hope that I can keep them going. Those are 2" pots, so they are really not very big yet.
The pipevine swallowtails really seem to like this vine. I have had Aristolochia californica for years without having any butterflies visit. I am hoping that this vine will be more of an enticement.
This plant is toxic. It will destroy your kidneys. Don't eat it!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI wonder why and where you got the impression the Pipevine Swallowtail really likes Guan Mu Tong, that it might be even more of an enticement than our native California Pipevine.