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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....

Satyrium liparops

Common name: Striped Hairstreak

Feeds on these plants:

Apocynum cannabinum

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

Ceanothus americanus

Ceanothus arboreus

Ceanothus cuneatus ssp. rigidus

Ceanothus cuneatus

Ceanothus dentatus

Ceanothus gloriosus

Ceanothus griseus

Ceanothus griseus ‘Yankee Point’

Ceanothus hearstiorum

Ceanothus impressus

Ceanothus impressus
(sold as Vandenberg)

Ceanothus integerrimus

Ceanothus oliganthus

Ceanothus papillosus

Ceanothus prostratus

Ceanothus purpureus

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’

Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’

Ceanothus ‘Diamond Heights’

Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’

Ceanothus
(sold as papillosus)

Matricaria chamomilla

Matricaria recutita

Symphyotrichum chilense

Symphyotrichum dumosum

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Symphyotrichum henersonii

Symphyotrichum lateriflium

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Symphyotrichum praealtum

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Symphyotrichum spathulatum

Satyrium liparops, the Striped Hairstreak, can be found in numerous states in the South, the MidWest, and the Northeast, and in Alaska.
Favorite nectar plants include: Apocynum, Asclepias, and Ceanothus
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Host plants:
Amelanchier
Amelanchier canadensis
Betula papyrifera
Carpinus caroliniana
Carya
Castanea dentata
Crataegus
Crataegus intricata
Crataegus pruinosa
Fraxinus
Ilex opaca
Liquidambar styraciflua
Malus
Malus pumila
Photinia melanocarpa
Populus tremuloides
Prunus
Prunus americana
Prunus cerasus
Prunus domestica
Prunus ilicifolia
Prunus nigra
Prunus pensylvanica
Prunus serotina
Prunus virginiana
Quercus
Quercus laevis
Quercus rubra
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Rubus
Salix
Sorbus
Sorbus
Vaccinium arboreum
Vaccinium corymbosum

CC0 image courtesy of
Alan Schmierer

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