heartleaf Alexander
Zizia aptera
A larval host for black swallowtails and an exceptional early-season nectar source for countless species … Continued
browsing: Black Swallowtail
Black Swallowtails overwinter as pupa inside a chrysalis. Caterpillars attach their chrysalis to plant stems, sticks and rocks, usually within a few feet of the ground. The chrysalis may be brown or green to blend in with the surroundings. This is a great reason to leave garden debris in place until spring weather warms enough for insects to emerge.Click here for range map, photos, and natural history.
Include these plants in your landscape to host Black Swallowtails!
golden Alexander
Zizia aurea
An easy to grow short-lived native that will self-seed and thrive in a variety of … Continued
parsley curly / Italian flat leaf
Petroselinum crispum/Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
High in Vitamins A and C, and iron. In addition to having a distinctive fresh … Continued
bronze leaf fennel / fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Leaves make a flavorful addition to salads, cole slaw, and dressings. Plants produce seed the … Continued
‘Bouquet’ /’Fernleaf’ dill
Anethum graveolens
Delicious, easy to grow, tangy dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor many foods. … Continued