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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....

Vanessa virginiensis

Common name: American Lady

Feeds on these plants:

Asclepias angustifolia

Asclepias asperula

Asclepias curassavica
(sold as Silky Deep Red)

Asclepias curassavica
(sold as Silky Gold)

Asclepias fascicularis

Asclepias hallii

Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias perennis

Asclepias purpurascens

Asclepias quadrifolia

Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias subulata

Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias viridiflora

Buddleja davidii

Buddleja davidii ‘Harlequin’

Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’

Buddleja davidii
(sold as dwarf)

Echinacea purpurea

Opuntia ficus-indica

Scabiosa caucasica

Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama’

Scabiosa columbaria

Scabiosa ochroleuca

Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’

Stokesia laevis ‘Klaus Jelitto’

Symphyotrichum chilense

Symphyotrichum dumosum

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Symphyotrichum henersonii

Symphyotrichum lateriflium

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Symphyotrichum praealtum

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Symphyotrichum spathulatum

Verbena rigida

Verbesina encelioides

Verbesina virginica

Vanessa virginiensis, the American Lady, can be found in numerous states, in every region of the country, including Alaska.
Favorite nectar plants include: Asclepias, Buddleja davidii, Cirsium nuttallii, and Verbena rigida
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Host plants:
Achyrocline flaccida
Achyrocline satureioides
Alcea rosea
Anaphalis
Anaphalis margaritacea
Antennaria
Antennaria howellii neodioica
Antennaria parvifolia
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Antirrhinum
Arctium lappa
Artemisia
Artemisia absinthium
Artemisia douglasiana
Artemisia ludoviciana
Artemisia stelleriana
Aster
Carduus
Cirsium arvense
Diospyros
Echium vulgare
Gamochaeta americana
Gamochaeta purpurea
Gnaphalium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Gnaphalium palustre
Gnaphalium stachydifolium
Helianthus
Helichrysum bracteatum
Impatiens capensis
Lupinus
Malva
Myosotis
Onopordum acanthium
Pseudognaphalium bicolor
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
Senecio
Senecio cineraria
Senecio maritima
Silybum marianum
Urtica
Vernonia

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