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    Robert Coxe

    Robert Coxe is a professional ecologist and botanist who has worked as the State Ecologist of Delaware and as an ecologist for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. He is also a former Past-President of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. He currently is an innkeeper at McMullen House Bed & Breakfast LLC and a web designer and owner for Silphium Design LLC.

    White flowers of small-leaf arrow-wood (Viburnum obovatum) in a wooded area.

    11 Delightful Viburnums for Your Dane County, WI Butterfly Garden

    There are eleven species of native or nearly native Dane County, WI viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for two butterflies, spring azure, and the Baltimore checkerspot in Dane County. These plants are also an important… Read More »11 Delightful Viburnums for Your Dane County, WI Butterfly Garden

    White flowers of small-leaf arrow-wood (Viburnum obovatum) in a wooded area.

    13 Delightful Viburnums for Your Erie County, PA Butterfly Garden

    There are 13 species of native or nearly native Erie County, PA viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for three butterflies, the Henry’s elfin, spring azure, and the Baltimore checkerspot in Erie County. These plants are… Read More »13 Delightful Viburnums for Your Erie County, PA Butterfly Garden

    White flowers of small-leaf arrow-wood (Viburnum obovatum) in a wooded area.

    12 Delightful Viburnums for Your McCracken County, KY Butterfly Garden

    There are 12 species of native or nearly native McCracken County, KY viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for three butterflies, the Henry’s elfin, spring azure, and the Baltimore checkerspot in McCracken County. These plants are… Read More »12 Delightful Viburnums for Your McCracken County, KY Butterfly Garden

    White flowers of small-leaf arrow-wood (Viburnum obovatum) in a wooded area.

    11 Delightful Viburnums for Your New Hanover County, NC Butterfly Garden

    There are 11 species of native or nearly native New Hanover County, NC viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for three butterflies, the Henry’s elfin, spring azure, and the holly blue, in New Hanover County. These… Read More »11 Delightful Viburnums for Your New Hanover County, NC Butterfly Garden

    Plant of smooth elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago delicatula) with yellow flowers.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula)

    Smooth-Elm Leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and south-central United States. This species is a host to the northern checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) and several moths. Growing from 1.25 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows along stream banks and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula)

    Yellow flowers of southern goldenrod (Solidago conifinis).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis)

    Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the states of California and Nevada. This species is a host to the northern checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 7 feet tall, this species grows along stream banks and marshes.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis)

    Unripe fruits of smooth blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium).

    11 Delightful Viburnums for Your Charlottesville, VA Butterfly Garden

    There are eleven species of native or nearly native Charlottesville, Virginia viburnums (Viburnum spp.) that can be grown for butterflies and other insects. Viburnums are an important host species for three butterflies, the Henry’s elfin, spring azure, and the Baltimore checkerspot, in Charlottesville. These plants are also an… Read More »11 Delightful Viburnums for Your Charlottesville, VA Butterfly Garden

    Yellow flowers of buckley's goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi)

    Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the mid-western United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 2 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows in open, rocky woods. The yellow flowers… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi)

    Plant of Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla)

    Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the southeastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.5 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows in open oak and pine woodlands. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla)

    Plant of eared goldenrod (Solidago auriculata) in rocks.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata)

    Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the southeastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.25 feet to 5 feet tall, this species grows in rocky mesic and allivial woods. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata)

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