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Plants which are natural hosts for butterfly larva.
Rhus microphylla
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Common Name: Little-Leafed Sumac
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 120"
Mature Width: 120"
Description:
Panhandle native Deciduous shrub small leaves, Dark red tart edible berries red fall color Moderate to rapid growth, natural low hedge. |
Parsley
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Common Name: Triple Curled
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 18"
Mature Width: 18"
Description:
Good for seasoning. Good plant for butterflies. Adults hang around to lay eggs on leaves, then caterpillars have food source when the eggs hatch. Plant enough for caterpillars and you to eat. Garden Notes: This is one of the better plants to plant for a variety of butterflies to lay eggs on.
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Lonicera sempervirens
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Common Name: 'Magnifica'
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Bloom Color: Red
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Part-Shade Mature Height: 60"
Mature Width: 48"
Description:
Vigorous, semi-evergreen vine, 2" red trumpet flowers with yellow interior. Well behaved. |
Lonicera sempervirens
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Common Name: 'Blanche Sandman'
Bloom Season: Spring
Bloom Color: Red with Yellow
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Part-Shade Mature Height: 180"
Mature Width: 60"
Description:
Deep rose-red flowers open to light yellow in May and then intermittently til frost. Long period of bloom. |
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Common Name: Texas Ranger
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Blue
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 72"
Mature Width: 72"
Description:
ZONE 7? Plant against rock wall for protection. These were grown from seed. They will be a little smaller in pots. Garden Notes: Hardiness on these is unknown.
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Leucophyllum minus
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Click on image below to see additional images  Common Name: Big Bend Silver
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Blue
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 36"
Mature Width: 36"
Description:
More cold tolerant than L. frutescens- smaller leaves. Nice small shrub. Retains gray color through winter. Purple blooms after rain |
Lathyrus latifolius
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Common Name: PERENNIAL SWEETPEA 'Pearl Series' red
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 72"
Description:
Strong growing vine to 9 ft. Blue green foliage. Blooms all summer if deadheaded. Grows with little care. Bank cover, trailer over rocks |
Lantana camara
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Click on image below to see additional images  Common Name: Lantana
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 24"
Mature Width: 36"
Description:
Butterflies. Annual. Many yellow blooms all summer long, fruits eaten by birds- Adaptable. Garden Notes: Many different varieties are available. Although an annual, I am growing lantana for the near constant blooms that provide nectar for butterflies.
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Foeniculum vulgare
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Click on image below to see additional images  Common Name: Smokey Fennel
Bloom Color: Green
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 48"
Mature Width: 24"
Description:
Very nice, chocolate green, ferny foliage. It is nice for another color variation in the garden. Should feed caterpillars. |
Foeniculum vulgare
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Common Name: Florence Fennel
Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Mature Height: 48"
Mature Width: 24"
Description:
Looks a lot like dill. I plant it for another butterfly attractant. Caterpillars feed on leaves. |