Did you know that Morgan Park has a garden of totally native plants and is registered by the Monarch Watch Waystation Program? It is located on the corner of Grand Avenue & Idaho Street.
The Idaho Peace Garden is sponsored and cared for by the Morgan Park Garden Club. This monarch waystation is managed for wildlife, not perfection. Native plants awaken slowly each spring and bloom in their own time, providing season-long beauty and essential habitat for monarchs, pollinators, birds, and other beneficial creatures. By leaving stems, seed heads, and natural cover through winter, we provide essential food and shelter for these pollinators.
Take some time to stop for a visit there and sit awhile with a lawn chair to enjoy some of the beauty there. Do not be surprised if you see some bees or butterflies stopping for visit. You may notice that the milkweeds and some of the other native plants are not blooming as of yet. But they will be blooming soon. Enjoy your visit.
Minnesota native plants naturally grow in our state and are well suited to our climate and soils. They need less care, help protect the soil, and provide food and shelter for wildlife and pollinators. Popular examples include: Bee Balm, Milkweed, Joe Pye Weed and many more….
What is a monarch waystation you ask? A Monarch Waystation is a specially designed garden that provides the essential food, shelter, and breeding habitats needed to support monarch butterflies during their multi-generational migrations. These habitats supply milkweed (the only plant monarch caterpillars eat) and other blooming nectar plants for adult butterflies to fuel their 3,000-mile journeys.
Monarch Watch Monarch Waystation Program – https://monarchwatch.org/waystations/
