09/08/2026
Sydney Mrazik, our Natural Resource Conservationist, captured some great photos of monarchs utilizing Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia). Wingstem is a great native plant that blooms between July and October and often lasts until the first frost. This native plant is a crucial source of nectar for later in the summer through the fall, and can support monarchs and other native butterflies, bees, and other insects.