The Native Butterfly Trails at Moraine State Park feature a variety of plants that provide support to insects, butterflies, and moths. A summary of featured native plants which bloom in the spring.
Featured Plants:
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea )
Conditions: part shade to full sun; damp, sandy or sandy-clay soil
Height: 1-3 ft.
Host plant for: black swallowtail butterfly
Nectar for: short-tongued insects
Bloom time: late spring to early summer
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica )
Conditions: shade to part sun; damp soil
Height: 1-2 ft.
Host plant for: native bees, moths
Nectar for: long-tongued bees, skipper butterflies
Bloom time: spring to early summer
