Caterpillar Cuisine
All caterpillars, whether they are big or small, have one thing in common...they need food. They are hungry and ready to prepare for their next stage of transformation. In this caterpillar stage they need plants that can provide specific dietary elements for their individual needs. They are picky eaters and they depend on the availablity of these important plants.
Nectar Plants for South Carolina Lowcountry Gardens
Nectar plants are not only a beautiful addtion to the landscape of a garden but they are also vital to the ecosystem. The important thing to consider when choosing plants is to make sure that the location will provide the needed physical requirements, such as soil moisture, soil type, temperature, water and sun. Native plants are most likely able to provide these needed elements, but a variety of specific annuals and perennials can also provide nourishment for these beneficial creatures. Single-petal flowers are easiest for bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to reach; double-petal varieties are showier but offer less nectar and accessible pollen. Providing nectar-rich flowers will help to keep hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators coming to your yard.