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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....

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Plant type
- annual
- aquatic
- biennial
- cactus or succulent
- fern
- grass
- palm
- perennial
- shrub
- tree
- vine

USDA hardiness zones
- Zone 1 below -50 F
- Zone 2 -50 F
- Zone 3 -40 F
- Zone 4 -30 F
- Zone 5 to -20 F
- Zone 6 to -10 F
- Zone 7 to 0 F
- Zone 8 to +10 F
- Zone 9 to +20 F
- Zone 10 to +30 F
- Zone 11 to +40 F
- Zone 12 above +40 F

Drought tolerant

Attracts specific butterfly

Flower
- Arrangement
  - globular or flat
  - solitary
  - vertical or elongated
- Color
  - blue/green
  - brown/black
  - magenta/purple
  - orange
  - pink
  - red
  - secondary color present
  - violet
  - white/off white
  - yellow
- Shape
  - catkin
  - complex
  - cone
  - funnel
  - plume
  - rose form
  - simple
  - spathe

Plant
- Plant form
  - arching
  - clumping
  - dense form
  - erect
  - mounding
  - open form
  - pendent
  - prostrate
  - rosette
  - spreading
  - tufted
- Plant type
  - annual
  - aquatic
  - biennial
  - cactus or succulent
  - fern
  - grass
  - palm
  - perennial
  - shrub
  - tree
  - vine

Horticulture information
- Attracts wildlife
  - adult butterfly
  - bee
  - beneficial insects
  - bird
  - hummingbird
  - specific butterfly species
- Edible
  - fruit
  - herb
  - vegetable
- Landscape uses
  - arbor
  - bonsai
  - container
  - cut flower
  - deer resistant
  - dried flower
  - flower fragrant
  - foliage aromatic
  - ground cover
  - hedge or edging
  - screen
  - topiary
  - trellis or espalier
- Plant features
  - conifer
  - deciduous
  - evergreen
  - growth rate fast
  - growth rate slow
  - invasive
  - naturalizes
  - self-sows
  - toxic
  - weedy
- Propagation
  - cutting
  - division
  - graft
  - seed
  - spore
- Seasonal traits
  - fall color
  - flowers in fall
  - flowers in spring
  - flowers in summer
  - flowers in winter
  - flowers year round
  - winter interest

Leaf
- Arrangement
  - alternate
  - opposite
  - rosette
  - tuft
  - whorl or spiral
- Color
  - blue
  - dark
  - green
  - light
  - secondary color present
  - warm
- Margin
  - hairy
  - pigmented
  - scalloped
  - spiny
  - toothed
  - undulate or wavy
- Other
  - new growth distinct
  - vein interest
- Shape
  - angular
  - elliptic
  - lanceolate
  - linear
  - oblanceolate or obovate
  - other
  - ovate
  - round
  - scale
- Simple or compound or lobed
  - compound
  - lobed
  - simple
- Tip
  - blunt
  - notched
  - pointed
  - round
  - spine

Site
- Exposure
  - light shade
  - part shade
  - shade
  - sun
  - windy location
- Soil acidity
  - acidic
  - alkaline
  - slightly acidic
- Soil type
  - aquatic
  - average
  - clay
  - gravelly or rocky
  - loam
  - poor
  - sandy
  - tolerates poor
  - well drained
  - wide range
- USDA hardiness zones
  - Zone 1 below -50 F
  - Zone 2 -50 F
  - Zone 3 -40 F
  - Zone 4 -30 F
  - Zone 5 to -20 F
  - Zone 6 to -10 F
  - Zone 7 to 0 F
  - Zone 8 to +10 F
  - Zone 9 to +20 F
  - Zone 10 to +30 F
  - Zone 11 to +40 F
  - Zone 12 above +40 F
- Water
  - aquatic
  - drought tolerant
  - dry
  - moderate
  - moist
  - regular
  - wide range

Sizes
- Height range
  - large (>10 ft)
  - medium (2-5 ft)
  - medium large (5-10 ft)
  - small (1-2 ft)
  - tiny (<1 ft)
- Leaf size range
  - extra large (> 60 inch)
  - large (24-60 inch)
  - medium (4-16 inch)
  - medium large (16-24 inch)
  - small (2-4 inch)
  - tiny (<2 inch)
- Width range
  - large (>10 ft)
  - medium (2-5 ft)
  - medium large (5-10 ft)
  - small (1-2 ft)
  - tiny (<1 ft)

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