The Native Butterfly Trails at Moraine State Park feature a variety of plants which provide support to insects, butterflies, and moths.
Featured Plants:
Iron Weed (Vernonia)
Conditions: meadows, damp fields
Height: can grow up to 9 ft., depending on species
Host plant for: American painted lady butterfly
Nectar for: many bees, insects, butterflies, moths
Bloom time: late summer into autumn
Goldenrod (Solidago)
Conditions: partial sun - full sun; damp to dry soil
Height: 1-5 ft.
Host plant for: hundreds of insects
Nectar for: bees, butterflies, praying mantis, moths; seed heads provide food for birds; provides food for migrating butterflies
Bloom time: late summer into autumn
