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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....

Rudbeckia occidentalis

Family: Asteraceae

Common name: CONEFLOWER

Native to: Western United States

Sentiment: justice

Plant

Type: perennial

Forms: clumping, erect

Max height: 6.6 feet

Max width: 2 feet

Flower

blue/green, secondary color present

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: seeds

Exposure: part shade, sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil types: well drained, wide range

USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f

Temp. range: 0 to +40 °F

Water: moderate, regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Anthanassa texana

Apodemia palmeri

Ascia monuste

Calephelis virginiensis

Calycopis cecrops

Danaus plexippus

Echinargus isola

Emesis muticum

Fixsenia favonius

Hylephila phyleus

Junonia coenia

Junonia evarete

Lethe eurydice subsp. appalachia

Limenitis arthemis

Mitoura gryneus

Plebejus acmon

Satyrium calanus

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