The aptly named butterfly bush is a must-have for attracting swallowtail butterflies like the Black Swallowtail and the Pipevine Swallowtail. Its long, cone-shaped flower clusters are rich in ...

It is the only local larval host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly. Pipevine tolerates just about any soil but needs part to full shade and a little water in summer. While it can be ...

Swooping over meadows and pausing on blooms, swallowtails draw attention with their large size and striking colors. They get their name from the extended tails on their hindwings, a feature that ...