The Connection Between Straight Species Native Plants & Larval Caterpillars
Pertaining to perennials, It is only straight species plants, trees & shrub that feed larval caterpillars for butterflies like the Swallowtails and Mourning Cloaks, and moths like the Luna.
Urban & suburban landscapes have been replaced with cultivars and/or "nativars" which stop the life cycle of butterflies and moths in their tracks.
Be a part of the solution.
Read more about straight species natives versus cultivars and plants being marketed as "nativars" & what you can do to help!
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WHY USE NATIVE PLANTS
- Food source for species in your local area
- Low Maintenance as they are adapted to our area
- Require less water and fertilizers which saves you money
- Require fewer pesticides as we have predators to keep pests down
- They bring the birds, bees, and butterflies that you want to see
- Perfect for slopes - they stop erosion
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