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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....

Agastache cana

Family: Lamiacae

Common names: BUBBLEGUM MINT, GIANT HYSSOP, HOARY BALM OF GILEAD, MOSQUITO PLANT, TEXAS HUMMINGBIRD MINT

Native to: Southern United States

Plant

Type: perennial

Form: erect

Max height: 2 feet

Max width: 1.5 feet

Flower

pink, secondary color present, white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: bee, hummingbird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: nectar

Exposure: sun

Landscape use: foliage aromatic

Propagates by: seed

flowers in fall

flowers in summer

Soil type: average

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: dry, moderate, regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Ancyloxypha numitor

Atalopedes campestris

Calycopis cecrops

Coenonympha tullia

Cupido comyntas

Danaus plexippus

Erynnis baptisiae

Junonia coenia

Papilio glaucus

Polites coras

Polygonia interrogationis

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