Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a tree that is native to the mid-west and eastern United States and Canada. This plant is a host to the Spring Azure butterfly (Celastrina ladon) and the Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia). Growing from 10 to 15 feet tall, this species has yellow to white flowers that bloom from April to June It is hardy in zones 3-7.
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus alba) is a shrub that is native to the northeast, north-central, the western United States including Alaska, and most of Canada.… A Comprehensive Guide to Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus alba)
There are eighteen native species of Illinois milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one adventive species that can be grown for Monarch Butterflies and other insects. Milkweeds are an important host species for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier Butterflies. The Monarch butterfly in particular uses the cardenolides found in the milky sap of milkweeds to give an unpleasant taste to predators. These plants are also an important nectar source to all insects visiting your pollinator garden.
The Cecropia Moth is a large brown colored moth that is in the Giant Silk Moth Family (Saturniidae). It flies throughout North America in old… A Comprehensive Guide to the Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)
North Dakota Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are eight species of native North Dakota milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and one historic species… 8 Beautiful North Dakota Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a tree that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and eastern United States, and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon), the Io Moth (Automeris io), and the Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia). Growing from 15 to 40 feet tall, this species has white, pink, green, to yellow flowers that bloom from March to May. It is hardy in zones 5-9.
Introduction to the Spring Azure The Spring Azure is a bluish-white to grayish-white colored butterfly that is in Gossamer Wing Family (Lycaenidae). It flies in… A Comprehensive Guide to the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon)
Southern arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum) is a shrub that is native to the south-central, mid-west, and eastern United States, and northeastern Canada. This plant is a… A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Arrow-wood (Viburnum dentatum)
Michigan Milkweed Species to Include in your Butterfly Garden There are twelve species of Michigan milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) that can be grown for Monarch Butterflies… 12 Beautiful Michigan Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) to Grow for Monarch Butterflies
Long-hood Milkweed (Asclepias macrotis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the south-central and southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the… A Comprehensive Guide to Long-hood Milkweed (Asclepias macrotis)