You’d be forgiven for thinking these were the only two species in the world that bear flowers beyond September ... The bees, birds, and butterflies will thank you!

By Margaret Roach To see a field of common milkweed in midsummer — a sea of a thousand nodding pink flower heads — you ... butterflies are not great pollinators, they do visit milkweed flowers ...

Many gardeners dream of a lush, colourful garden with buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies ... flowers that require constant care, this hardy perennial thrives with minimal effort. Just ensure ...