Re: Butterflies in the shade
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Butterflies in the shade
- From: N* S*
- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 09:19:30 -0400
It seems like there are many more butterflies, birds and bees here than
usual. I'm wondering if this is because last summer in the East was really
wet after three summers of drought. Whatever the reason, everyone is
welcome. What a pleasure it was to work outside this weekend listening to
the birds and watching my least bright cat chase bees.
Nancy S. (NYC, zone 6B)
>In a message dated 4/15/01 12:06:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jnj@POBOX.COM
>writes:
>
><< What shade plants have proven successful in attracting butterflies for you?
>
> James >>
>
>Parsley, any kind, will attract the black swallowtail. The caterpillar is
>black, green and white - easily seen. You can plant parsley in any flower
>beds, it is an asset several ways. Take care to leave the caterpillars
>alone, visitors tend to remove them.
>
>Rue, (ruta graveolens) will also attract the black swallowtails if no parsley
>is available. Parlsey will grow in shade. Rue also.
>
>Claire Peplowski
>NYS z4 (where the gardens have emerged this week and the snow has melted
>away)
>
