info needed on L.A. butterfly attractors
BumpyKnight
BumpyKnight at webtv.net
Mon Jun 22 20:18:38 EDT 1998
Try the following: passionflower for the silver spotted fritillary (get
the common one with the deeply lobed leaves 5-7 fingers,) Butterfly weed
(asclepias tuberosa ) for the monarch, Anise for the anise swallowtail,
Hollyhocks for the vanessa, and pipevine(aristolochia) for the pipevine
swallowtail. Willow trees are good for the mourning cloak larva and
other species. Butterfly nectar sources include pincushion flower,
lantana, butterfly bush (buddleia) and annuals like zinnias, pentas and
coreopsis. Hope this helps. e mail me if you have questions, ok? I live
in West Hollywood by the way. What part of L.A. exactly is your planting
zone in? Cheers, Dave
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