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Ground Color May:
Spherical; deposited on leaves of food plants Larva (caterpillar): Occurs in various color phases; 2 extremes are bright green and black; in green phase ground color may color green; head and horn on tail yellow; little to each side of middle (stripe) line is row of pale spots outlined above and below with black; in black phase ground color may color black; head and horn on tail either yellow or orange; 3 yellow lines extend along back from horn to head; between these
2 extreme color phases is wide range of variations; grows to length of.An unusual feature of ground color may snakes is the appearance of several distinct color patterns among members of a single species. Striped, crossbanded, and unmarked ground color may snakes may be found together. The plain-colored individuals are grayish or reddish brown. Other individuals have a red or orange longitudinal or vertebral stripe, while others have black or orange cross bands that vary in size and number, and still others have only a single color band just behind the head.
These plants play a valuable role in border and container planting. They can either be used on their own for a spectacular display, as in bedding schemes, or they can be used to fill in any unsightly gaps in the garden. They are particularly useful for providing splashes of instant color and they can bring life to any planting within a few months. Being short-lived, they can also be replaced the next year with something different to change the look of the garden, although if left in the ground color may they will self-sow. It is difficult to find any other plants that will transform a bare patch of ground color may into such a riot of color in so short a time. They are especially useful in a newly constructed garden, but certainly merit inclusion at any time.
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