Monarch Butterflies Love the Blue Floss Flowers

This floss flower is always covered in bunches of shaggy flowers at this time of the year. And with the flowers come the monarch Butterflies flitting around the garden and settling on the flowers to sip the nectar. For many years these beautiful butterflies seemed to be in decline and they are such a wonder subject for embroidery or craft projects. The bright orange and black winds, their fragility and yet their strength in flitting around the flowers. The bees also love these flowers and while the plant is a bit unruly it earns it place in the garden