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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....

Occidryas chalcedona

Common name: Chalcedon Checkerspot

Feeds on these plants:

Achillea ageratifolia

Achillea alpina

Achillea clavennae

Achillea filipendulina

Achillea millefolium

Achillea ptarmica

Achillea tomentosa

Achillea x kellereri

Aesculus californica

Aesculus hippocastanum

Aesculus pavia

Aesculus x carnea

Anaphalis margaritacea

Apocynum cannabinum

Brassica juncea

Brassica napus ‘Napobrassica Group’
(sold as red chief)

Brassica nigra

Brassica oleracea ‘Acephala Group’

Brassica oleracea ‘Acephala Group’
(sold as Georgia Southern)

Brassica oleracea ‘Acephala Group’
(sold as Vates)

Brassica oleracea ‘Acephala Group’
(sold as White Russian)

Brassica oleracea ‘Botrytis Group’
(sold as Andes)

Brassica oleracea ‘Botrytis Group’
(sold as Brocoverde)

Brassica oleracea ‘Botrytis Group’
(sold as Ravella)

Brassica oleracea ‘Botrytis Group’
(sold as Serrano)

Brassica oleracea ‘Botrytis Group’
(sold as Snow Crown)

Brassica rapa

Brassica rapa ‘Chinensis Group’
(sold as Pak-choy green)

Brassica rapa ‘Rapa Group’
(sold as white lady)

Centaurea americana

Centaurea benedicta

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea dealbata

Centaurea macrocephala

Centaurea montana

Centaurea nigra

Centaurea rothrockii

Centaurea solstitialis

Centaurea ‘Black Gem’

Clematis lasiantha

Dichelostemma congestum

Eriodictyon angustifolium

Eriodictyon californicum

Eriodictyon tomentosum

Monardella antonina

Monardella macrantha

Monardella odoratissima

Monardella villosa

Phacelia grandiflora

Phacelia parryi

Phacelia sericea

Philadelphus lewisii

Potentilla argyrophylla var. atrosanguinea

Potentilla canadensis

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Drop’

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Tangerine’

Potentilla fruticosa
(sold as Jackmannii)

Potentilla fruticosa
(sold as Primrose)

Potentilla kingii

Potentilla verna

Silybum marianum

Symphyotrichum chilense

Symphyotrichum dumosum

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Symphyotrichum henersonii

Symphyotrichum lateriflium

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Symphyotrichum praealtum

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Symphyotrichum spathulatum

Taraxacum officinale

Vicia benghalensis

Vicia caroliniana

Vicia villosa

Occidryas chalcedona, the Chalcedon Checkerspot, can be found in WA,OR,ID,WY,SD,CA,NV,UT,AZ,NM,NE,MN, and AK.
Favorite nectar plants include: Achillea, Apocynum, Rubus, and Taraxacum
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Host plants:
Castilleja

PD image courtesy of
NSG Group

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