Wildlife value of Golden Barrel — an unexpected bonus

I planted Golden Barrel primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. extremely long-lived with minimal intervention seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a south-facing windowsill in full sun which allows me to watch the activity up close. offsetting and pup production in spring is the most active period for wildlife visits. providing the sunniest window or outdoor position available is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. slow growth frustration for impatient growers is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.