Re(2): monarch butterflies
- To: "Melissa B. Rose" , m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re(2): monarch butterflies
- From: r*@sonnet.com (Rebecca Lance)
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:51:06 -0800
Melissa,
I would assume all of the Rhamnus californica (and tomentella.
R. californica is an extremely variable species. Some are low and compact,
some grow to large round 10 ft shrub. Cultivar 'Eve Chase' is supposed to
be compact, but I have never grown it. All the R. californica ssp I have
seen had glossy evergreen leaves. Nice for shrub borders, even in 'typical
suburban backyard!' :)
R. tomentella (listed as separate species by Jepson, and variant of R.
californica by many others) is also variable, but usually with more open
growth pattern, greyish green leaves.
Rebecca Lance
Sonora CA
Sunset zone 7-8
>Rebecca,
>Are all of the Rhamnus food source for swallowtails or just certain ones? It
>would be nice if I could find one appropriate for my landscape (typical
>suburban backyard) that would also attract swallowtails. I am also looking
>for
>shrubs that provide winter interest.
