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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....

Acacia baileyana

Family: Leguminosae

Common names: COOTAMUNDRA WATTLE, GOLDEN MIMOSA, MIMOSA, WATTLE

Native to: Southeast Australia

Sentiment: acacia means secret love; mimosa means sensitivity

Plant

Type: shrub

Form: erect

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 26 feet

Max width: 26 feet

Flower

yellow

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds

Plant features: evergreen, growth rate fast

Exposure: light shade, sun

Fast growing

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

flowers in winter

Soil acidity: alkaline

Soil types: sandy, well drained

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

Temp. range: +10 to +40 °F

Water: drought tolerant

Butterflies that feed on this plant

Apodemia mejicanus

Apodemia mormo

Apodemia palmeri

Ascia monuste

Asterocampa leilia

Astraptes fulgerator

Battus polydamas

Chlosyne californica

Chlosyne rosita

Danaus eresimus

Danaus gilippus

Echinargus isola

Fixsenia polingi

Heliopetes ericetorum

Hemiargus ceraunus

Leptotes marina

Libytheana carinenta

Limenitis arthemis

Marpesia chiron

Marpesia petreus

Mastor aenus

Mastor celia

Mastor elissa

Mitoura gryneus

Papilio zelicaon

Phaeostrymon alcesti

Phocides pigmalion

Phoebis sennae

Pyrgus oileus

Staphylus ceos

Thorybes drusius

Zerene cesonia

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