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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....

Iris x germanica

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: FLAG, FLEUR-DE-LIS, ORRIS ROOT, SWORD LILY

Synonyms: Iris florentina, Iris germanica

Native to: Mediterranean Native Or Ancient Hybrid, Naturalized

Sentiment: message

Plant

Type: perennial

Forms: erect, tufted

Max height: 1.3 feet

Max width: 2 feet

Flower

blue/green, magenta/purple, secondary color present, violet, white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Exposure: light shade, sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: 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

Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F

Water: regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Atrytonopsis hianna

Boloria epithore

Danaus plexippus

Icaricia icarioides

Leptotes marina

Limenitis archippus

Mastor fimbriata

Papilio machaon

Papilio zelicaon

Polites mystic

Proteides mercurius

Stinga morrisoni

Vanessa annabella

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