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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.
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Susan C. Dunlap
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Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch
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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....

Petunia integrifolia

Family: Solanaceae

Native to: Tropical South America

Sentiment: your presence soothes me

Plant

Type: perennial

Forms: clumping, erect

Max height: 2 feet

Max width: 2 feet

Flower

violet

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Exposure: sun

Landscape use: flower fragrant

Propagates by: seed

flowers in fall

flowers in spring

flowers in summer

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F

Water: regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Colias philodice

Epargyreus clarus

Mastor aenus

Mastor celia subsp. belli

Mastor vialis

Papilio glaucus

There are 21 Petunia species in the Solanaceae family. Most are annuals that grow in Zones 7-10. Petunia integrifolia, a perennial, grows to 2 feet tall and wide from seed, in well-drained soil in Zones 7-9. Grow it in plenty of sunlight, and try it in a container. It flowers during spring, summer, and fall and prefers regular watering.

Battus philenor, PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL, will feed on Petunia.

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