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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....

Euphydryas phaeton

Common name: Baltimore Checkerspot

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

Blephilia ciliata

Cirsium altissimum
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium arvense
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium hilli
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium muticum
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium nuttalii
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium occidentale
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium species
(sold as Thistle)

Cirsium vulgare
(sold as Thistle)

Euphydryas phaeton, the Baltimore Checkerspot, can be found in MN,WI,MI,IL,IN,KS,TX,AR,MS,AL,GA,VA,WV,OH,MD,TN,DE,PA,NJ,NY,CT,KY,NH,VT, and ME.
Favorite nectar plants include: Asclepias and Cirsium
USDA Growing Zones for these plants include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Host plants:
Agalinis
Aureolaria flava flava
Aureolaria grandiflora
Aureolaria pedicularia
Chelone glabra
Chelone lyonii
Dasistoma macrophylla
Fraxinus americana
Fraxinus
Galeopsis tetrahit
Lonicera canadensis
Lonicera ciliosa
Lonicera japonica
Lonicera oblongifolia
Lonicera xylosteum
Mimulus ringens
Pedicularis canadensis
Penstemon hirsutus
Plantago lanceolata
Scrophularia marilandica
Solidago
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Valerianella radiata
Verbesina alternifolia
Veronica
Viburnum dentatum lucidum
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum
Wisteria

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