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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....

Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’

Family: Adoxaceae

Common names: ELDER, ELDERBERRY, ELDERFLOWER

Native to: Europe

Sentiment: compassion

Plant

Types: shrub, tree

Forms: erect, open form

Leaves deciduous

Max height: 11 feet

Max width: 9 feet

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

secondary color present, warm

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: bird, specific butterfly species

Bird species attracted to plant: 120 species

Plant part consumed by birds: fruit, insects

Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: cover

Plant features: deciduous

Exposure: part shade, sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: loam

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: moist

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Agriades glandon

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