Asclepias tuberosa

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Asclepias spp.

Asclepias tuberosa, Orange Milkweed, Butterfly Weed: perennial.
Native to North America. Other recommended species include A. syriaca (Common Milkweed) and A. incarnata (Swamp Milkweed).
Asclepias spp. Milkweed.
Host plant of the Monarch butterfly, this is a great nectar source as well.

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Aster spp.

Aster spp. Aster: perennial.
Recommended species include: A. novae-angliae (New England Aster), A. novi-belgii (New York Aster), and A. x frikartii (Frikart Aster).
Aster spp. Aster.
Host plants of the Pearl Crescent; also an important nectar source.

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Buddleia davidii

Buddleia davidii, Butterfly Bush: shrub.
Native to china.

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Cephalanthus occidentalis, Button-bush: large shrub.
Native to North America.

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Clerthra alnifolia, Sweet Pepperbush: shrub.
Native to North America.

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Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower: perennial.
Native to North America.

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Eupatorium spp.

Eupatorium spp. Joe-Pye Weed: perennial.
Native to North America. Recommended species include: E. purpureum, E. fistulosum, and E. maculatum.

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Liatris spicata, Gayfeather: perennial.
Native to United States. Related species include L. pycnostachya, L. punctata, and L. scariosa.

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Monarda didyma, Bee Balm: perennial.
Native to North America.
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Phlox paniculata, Garden Phlox, Summer Phlox: perennial.
Native to the United States. Related species include P. maculata and P. divaricata.
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Pycnanthemum muticum, Mountain Mint: perennial.
Native to North America.
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Rhododendron spp. Various shrubs.
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Rudbeckia hirta, Black-Eyed Susan: biennial.
Native to North America. Related species include R. fulgida.
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Salvia coccinea, Scarlet Sage, Red Salvia: perennial.
Native to the United States. Related species include S. leucophylla (Purple Sage).
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Solidago spp. Goldenrods: perennial.
Native to North America.
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Tagetes patula, French Marigold: annual.
Native to Mexico.
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Verbena spp. Verbena: perennial.
Several species available.
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Vernonia noveboracensis, Ironweed: perennial.
Native to the United States.
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Zinnia elegans, Common Zinnia: annual.
Native to Mexico. Many additional species available.
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Antirrhinum major, Snapdragon.
Host plant of the Common Buckeye.
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Brassica spp. Mustard.
Host plant for several species of the family Pieridae.
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Chelone glabra, Turtlehead.
Host plant of the Baltimore Checkerspot.
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Cirsium spp. Thistles.
Host plant for the Painted Lady; also an excellent nectar source. Exercise caution when planting thistles, as they can be very invasive plants. Planting thistles in separate tubs will contain their root systems, and removing flowers after the blooms have wilted will help to prevent the spreading of seeds.
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Foeniculum vulgare, Fennel.
This is one of the host plants of the Eastern Black Swallowtail. Other host plants of this swallowtail include parsley (Petroselinum spp.), carrot, and dill.
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Gnaphalium obtusifolium; Catfoot, Pussy-Toes.
Host plant for the American Lady.
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Medicago sativa, Alfalfa.
Host plant of the Orange Sulphur; also an important nectar source.
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Prunus serotina, Wild Black Cherry.
Room for trees? This species is a host plant of the Red-Spotted Purple and the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Another host of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is the Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). Coral Hairstreak caterpillars also feed on Prunus spp., including cherry and plum.
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Salix spp. Willow.
More room for trees? Willows are the host plants of Mourning Cloaks and Viceroys.
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Sassafras albidum, Sassafras.
Host plant of the Spicebush Swallowtail. As the common name implies, another host plant of this butterfly is Spicebush, Lindera benzoin.
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Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle.
As the common name implies, this plant will sting you, so think twice before planting it. It is the host plant for Red Admirals, Commas, and Milbert's Tortoiseshell. Exercise caution when planting nettles, as they can be invasive. Planting nettles in separate tubs will contain their root system, and removing flowers after the blooms have wilted will help to prevent spreading of seeds.
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Viola spp. Violets: host plants for the Variegated Fritillary, the Great-Spangled Fritillary, and other fritillaries.
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