Found our first Monarch chrysalis this morning. It's attached to a trellis about 15 feet from the milkweed. We have no idea when it happened, but assuming it happened yesterday, the chrysalis will turn clear in about 9 days and the butterfly will emerge.
Can't believe this little guy moved across 15 feet of plants and mulch and then climbed 4 feet up a raised garden bed and trellis to find a safe spot. Mindy removed the spent cucumber plants on Monday and we suspect the chrysalis was hiding under the vines.