(Rollover a letter to reveal plant name and click for
plant description)
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Aristolochia durior
Dutchman's Pipe
Eastern U.S.
Host: Pipevine Swallowtail
Garden Note:
In 2003 Pipevine Swallowtail eggs found on this plant were reared
in the Natural History Museum's Insect Zoo. The adult butterflies
were then re-released into the garden.
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Lespedeza 'Gilbraltar'
Bush Clover
Asia
Nectar
Host: Spring Azure, Cloudy Wing
Garden Note:
In June of 2003 there were many Spring Azures observed visiting
this plant.
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Humulus lupulus
Hops
Eastern U.S.
Host: Eastern Comma, Red Admiral, Questionmark
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Cornus ammomum
Silky Dogwood
Eastern U.S.
Host: Spring Azure
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Asters (Three species listed
below)
Aster cordifolius
Blue Wood Aster
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Aster divaricatus
White Wood Aster
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Aster ericoides
Heath Aster
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host:Pearly Crescent
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Phlox paniculata
Summer Phlox
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Garden Note: This plant is most often visited
by Swallowtails for nectar.
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Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Garden Note: This plant is a popular nectar source
for a variety of butterfly species.
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Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host: Monarch
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Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host: Monarch
Garden Note: This plant is used by the Monarch
as a larval host plant (food source) and as an adult nectar source.
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Eupatoreum maculatum
'Bartered Bride'
Joe-Pye Weed
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest
Pansy'
Redbud
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host: Spring Azure, Henry's Elfin
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Coreopsis 'Limerock Red'
Tickseed
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Juniperis virginiana
Eastern Red-Ceder
Eastern U.S.
Host: Hessel's Hairstreak, Olive Hairstreak
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Trifolium pratense
Red Clover
Europe
Host:Sulphurs, Skippers, Eastern Blue Tail, Painted Lady
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Verbasina alternifolia
Yellow Ironweed/Wingstem
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host: Spring Azure, Silvery Checkerspot
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Asimina triloba
Paw Paw
Eastern U.S.
Host: Zebra Swallowtail
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Amsonia hubrectii
Narrow Leaf Blue Star
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
Eastern U.S.
Host: Spicebush Swallowtail
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Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Fireworks Goldenrod
Cultivar/Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Verbena bonariensis
Tall Verbena/Brazilian Verbena
South America
Nectar
Garden Note: This species is a very popular butterfly
nectar plant.
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Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
Host: Monarch
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Agastaches x 'Blue Fortune'
Agastache Blue Fortune
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Kalimeris integrifolia
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Eastern U.S.
Host: Tiger Swallowtail
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Cassia marilandica
Wild Senna/Cassia
Eastern U.S.
Host: Sulphurs
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Rhus typhica 'Lanceolata'
Staghorn Sumac
Eastern U.S.
Host: Hairstreak, Spring Azure
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Passiflora incarnata
Passionvine
Eastern U.S.
Host: Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary
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Antennaria plantaginifolia
Pussytoes
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Echinops ritro
Globe Thistle
Asia
Nectar
Host: American Painted Lady
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Vaccinum corymbosum
Blueberry
Eastern U.S.
Host: Sulphurs
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Chelone glabra
Turtlehead
Eastern U.S.
Host: Baltimore Checkerspot
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Hamamelis virginiana
Witchhazel
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Liatris microcephala
Small Headed Blazing Star/ Small Headed Gayfeather
Eastern U.S.
Nectar
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Interactive Garden Tour designed by Rachel Bayer in consultation with
Meghan Brewer, horticulturist.
