Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Introduction Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to the mid-western and eastern United States, but has been planted extensively throughout. It is… Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae rapae)
The Cabbage White butterfly is perhaps one of the most widespread butterflies in the world. Originally from Europe, Asia, and North Africa, it has been introduced in other areas through introduction. In a lot of gardens, it is one of the most seen butterflies. Host plants include members of the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae) and cultivated crops such as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Eastern Comma Butterfly (Polygonia comma)
Introduction to the Eastern Comma Butterfly The Eastern Comma butterfly is located throughout eastern North America from North Dakota south to northeast Colorado and east,… A Comprehensive Guide to the Eastern Comma Butterfly (Polygonia comma)
The Question Mark Butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis) has a Curious Question for You
The Question Mark butterfly is located throughout eastern North America from North Dakota and Texas and east. Host plants include members of the Urticaceae (Nettle Family) and Ulmaceae (Elm Family) and hackberry (Celtis sp.). The name comes from a question mark shape on the wings.
The Tall and Full of Nectar, Sweet Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Sweet Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as fields, meadows, gardens, woodland edges, and roadsides, where there is moist soil. The pink flowers bloom in the summer to early fall. It is not a host plant, but is a common nectar plant for many insects. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden Shop.
Oval-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
Introduction Oval-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia) is a herbaceous perennial found in the northern parts of the midwest United States and Canada from British Columbia to… Oval-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), a Comprehensive Guide in 9 Sections
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a herbaceous perennial vine that grows in a variety of habitats including fields, woods, gardens, fencerows, and disturbed areas. It is the host plant for the Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth (Darapsa myron). The non-showy greenish-white flowers come out in the spring and summer and the blue to black fruits in the late summer and fall. The fruits of this plant contain a high amount of oxalic acid and are poisonous to humans. Birds, however,
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), a Comprehensive Guide in 9 Sections
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in sandy open places that are dry and have full sun. It is a… Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), a Comprehensive Guide in 9 Sections
The High Ranking, Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta)
Introduction to the Red Admiral Butterfly The Red Admiral butterfly is well distributed and found on five different continents in temperate regions. This butterfly was… The High Ranking, Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta)
The Magnificent Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in places with full sun or part shade. It is the host plant for three species of butterflies and a nectar source for other insects and the fruits are a food source for birds. The multi-colored flowers bloom in the summer and the fruits mature in the fall. Numerous horticultural varieties of this plant are found in the horticultural trade. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden shop.