25 PRETTY HOST PLANTS That BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS Can't Live Without — Ep. 263

I'm aiming to do a series of videos that focus on host plants for our native butterflies and moths. Many of us have been trained to understand that our monarch caterpillars rely on milkweed for their food, but most of us are not able to connect our other native Lepidopterans (Leps) to the plants they eat as larvae. Since a video like this can get really unwieldy, I'm covering herbaceous host plants that have real horticultural value in the garden space—and in most cases, also do double duty as both a host plant and pollinator plant with beautiful blooms.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Butterflies and Moths native to New York
03:21 - Antennaria spp.
03:50 - Vanessa virginiensis
04:50 - Viola spp.
05:14 -- Speyeria, Boloria, Euptoieta
05:45 - Passiflora incarnata
06:34 - Euphydryas phaeton
06:40 - Penstemon spp.
07:17 - Chelone glabra
08:04 - Mimulus spp.
08:19 - Pyrgus communis
08:21 - Poladryas minuta
08:30 - Foeniclum vulgare 'Purpureum'
09:08 - Papilio polyxenes
10:10 - Aquilegia canadensis
10:30 - Erynnis lucilius
11:07 - Junonia coenia
11:14 - Penstemon spp.
11:26 - Antirrhinum hispanicum
12:07 - Nathalis iole
12:15 - Asteraceae; Helenium spp.
12:55 - Strymon melinus
13:19 - Helianthus spp.
13:20 - Malva spp.
13:27 - Triolium spp. / Dalea spp.
14:43 - Lupinus perennis
15:00 - Plebejus melissa
15:53 - Ascelpias spp.
16:07 - Danaus plexippus
17:00 - Asclepias tuberosa
17:29 - Asteracea / Symphyotrichum spp.
17:38 - Phyciodes cocyta
17:40 - Phyciodes tharos
18:44 - Vanessa cardui
18:52 - Liatris spp.
19:15 - Alcea spp.
19:16 - Helianthus spp.
19:25 - Eutrochium spp.
20:25 - Aristolochia macrophylla
20:42 - Battus philenor
21:51 - Celastrina ladon
21:55 - Celastrina neglecta
22:00 - Spiraea spp.
22:41 - Ceanothus spp.
23:00 - Cornus spp.
23:40 - Conclusion
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[simonslocombe]

Love to see this wonderful lady make a real difference to local wildlife.... so thank you...

[annsosie]

Thanks for the reminder of host plants 🌱

[SMElder-iyfl]

When i moved here i was determined to have a "perfect" garden. I spent my first couple of years here digging out violets, until I finally realized that i was losing that battle and started trying to learn more about my "weeds". Now i cheer for every scruffy weed that hosts fritillaries!

[sharonknorr]

It is so great that you have highlighted the importance of host plants, and not just pollinator plants, in several of Flock's videos. It is a differentiation that most of us don't make unless someone draws it to our attention. It is an aspect of gardening that I have become much more aware of and interested in pursuing and have found resources supporting our insect populations here in Colorado. So thank you so much. Also wanted to say that I love the summer outfits that you are wearing in your recent videos. I look forward to being able to break out that clothing when it gets hot - colorful skirts and little tops and sundresses - it is a sign to me that the real heat of summer has finally arrived and I'm here for it.

[kathymacomber]

I love this channel because we don’t have to worry about the content..nothing awkward or controversial..thank you

[da_ladyzhenvindavenport]

I like your outfit, garden looking good, it inspires me to plant more also, and learning same time.thank you

[olsonlr]

Have you never seen a zebra swallowtail? My favorite! Plant a bunch of paw paw trees. Host plant and has delicious fruit.

[nitwitnik]

seeing that chipmunk just running around in the back 😂

[mitchl]

I don't live in the US but despite that I enjoyed to learn about your native butterflies and I learned so much. You have so many beautiful ones over there! If there are any natives that aren't present in your area have you considered buying native caterpillars online, raising them up and then introducing them? I think that would make for an incredible video!

[lgarden]

Thank you Summer for sharing your knowledge and happiness with us! The excellent photography paired with your enthusiasm is a joy. I’ve been following you for quite some time, and the your video’s continue to entertain and educate. I always look forward to listening to you; it’s been fun to follow you on your journey. 🌻🌱👨‍🌾🦋🐝🐛

[gloriairizarry]

Great video with very useful information. Thank you so much🌻🌺🦋

[rickyt]

Thank you Summer!
really great information👍🏾
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[elenapolenichkina]

Very inspirational and knowledgeable! Thank you for your work!

[netrabantawa]

Beautiful presentation , photography & valuable information ! Thank you .

[henderson]

I love the chipmunk making a guest appearance at 05.09

[amberwilson]

Did you make that shirt? I love it! Looks crochet. You are a beautiful human . Thank you for helping those unseen by most....❤

[acaciaiii]

Got another interesting episode. My heart and soul is full of joy. Gotta replant flowering plants here later.

[caroltrego]

Excellent video. You are so knowledgeable and a wonderful presenter. Thanks.

[FireflyOnTheMoon]

Adding to the vid description a plant list mentioned in the video is super useful. Always appreciated on hort channels

[suemason]

I just learned to crochet, and what great inspiration you gave me🍒