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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....

Tagetes erecta
(sold as Inca Orange)

Family: Asteraceae

Common names: AFRICAN MARIGOLD, AMERICAN MARIGOLD, AZTEC MARIGOLD, BIG MARIGOLD, MARIGOLD

Native to: Central America, Mexico, Naturalized Elsewhere

Plant

Type: annual

Form: clumping

Max height: 1 foot

Max width: 2.5 feet

Flower

orange, yellow

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: seeds

Exposure: sun

Landscape uses: container, cut flower, hedge or edging

Propagates by: cutting, seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: loam

USDA 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

Temp. range: below -50 to above +40 °F

Water: regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Abaeis nicippe

Agraulis vanillae

Anthanassa texana

Ascia monuste

Battus philenor

Danaus plexippus

Erynnis funeralis

Hylephila phyleus

Junonia coenia

Mastor celia subsp. belli

Papilio glaucus

Pholisora catullus

Urbanus proteus

Vanessa cardui

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