Re: Butterflies in the shade
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Butterflies in the shade
- From: J*
- Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:06:25 -0400
- Importance: Normal
> A great larval perennial which is an attractive plant also is bronze
fennel.
> One year I had as many as 10-15 butterfly chrysalises on the fennel.
> However, the wrens found a lot of them. I have a semi-shady garden and
get
> quite a few butterflies each year. I don't think you have to have full
sun.
> They do seem to like the hostas quite a bit.
What shade plants have proven successful in attracting butterflies for you?
James
