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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....

Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla

Family: Oleaceae

Common names: LILAC, MANCHURIAN LILAC

Native to: China

Sentiment: first emotions of love

Plant

Type: shrub

Forms: clumping, dense form, erect

Leaves deciduous

Max height: 6.5 feet

Max width: 6.6 feet

Flower

secondary color present, white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: nectar

Plant features: deciduous, growth rate slow

Exposure: sun

Landscape uses: flower fragrant, topiary

Slow growing

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

Soil acidity: alkaline

Soil type: loam

USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F

Water: regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Anthocharis cethura

Colias philodice

Copaeodes aurantiaca

Danaus plexippus

Papilio canadensis

Papilio glaucus

Papilio machaon subsp. bairdii

Papilio polyxenes

Papilio rutulus

Papilio zelicaon

Vanessa atalanta

Zerene cesonia

Zerene eurydice

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