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Butterflies in Mind -- Zinnia
Susan C. Dunlap
A collection of 50 images as if seen from a butterfly’s point of view. Includes the names of native Zinnia species and the most complete list of US butterflies that will feed on Zinnia blossoms.
Butterflies in Mind -- Asclepias
Susan C. Dunlap
“Milkweed is the single most important plant for Monarch butterflies. This lavishly illustrated book contains details about the structure and cultivation of native Milkweeds, information about the 139 nectar-feeding butterflies they...
Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch
Susan C. Dunlap
This abundantly illustrated volume enables you to select from a complete list of well described perennial nectar plants that are known to attract & feed Monarch butterflies. Over 40 genera are described that are suitable to be grown...
Butterflies in Mind -- Perennials
Susan C. Dunlap
Butterflies in Mind - Perennials. This book is a definitive guide to perennial nectar plants preferred by US butterflies. It empowers you to feed, attract, support (and help identify) nectar-feeding butterflies that reside in the US....

Phlox subulata

Family: Polemoniaceae

Common names: MOSS PHLOX, MOSS PINK, MOUNTAIN PHLOX

Native to: Eastern United States

Sentiment: our souls are united

Plant

Type: perennial

Forms: clumping, erect

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 0.43 feet

Max width: 2 feet

Flower

magenta/purple, pink, violet, white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: nectar

Plant features: evergreen

Exposure: sun

Landscape uses: container, ground cover

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

flowers in summer

Soil type: loam

USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F

Water: moderate

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Atalopedes campestris

Atrytone deleware

Battus philenor

Danaus plexippus

Euchloe olympia

Mastor celia subsp. belli

Murgaria albociliatus

Papilio eurymedon

Papilio glaucus

Polites coras

Polites vibex

Vanessa atalanta

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There are 118 species of Phlox, a member of the Polemoniaceae family. Phlox subulata thrives in Zones 7-9. It grows to nearly 1/2' high by 2' wide, produces violet flower in spring and summer, and can be grown from seed. It prefers moderate watering. P. subulata can be grown in a container, prefers to be grown in full sun, and attract hummingbirds to feed.

Phlox attract these butterflies to nectar:
Atrytonopsis hianna Dusted Skipper
Battus philenor, Pipevine Swallowtail
Euchloe lotta, Desert Marble
and
Euchloe olympia Olympia Marble

Container plants that attract adult butterflies - perennial

This plant can be grown in a container and will attract and feed adult butterflies. These plant can be found in every height range – from tiny to large – from less than a foot high to over 10 feet tall.

Our database of nectar plants for all US butterflies contains over 10,000 entries. The top five nectar plants -- Cirsium, Lantana, Asclepias, Salvia, and Verbena -- will appeal to 90% of all US butterflies. Pick from these if you want to provide nectar for your local butterflies.

Once you start with these, you can add from another 630 genera in 110 plant families to attract more insects to your garden.

By far the most import butterfly nectar plant family is Asteraceae. If you grow plants in from this family, butterflies will find your garden.

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