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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    January 21, 2019
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    Another plant for black swallowtails is Zizia aurea, Golden Alexander.

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    MichiganDot on
    January 20, 2019
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    Florida insects are most attracted to native plants which they know are safe food sources. Saltbush is an Australian plant that grows where rainfall is less than 10 inches annually. Here is a link to a native plant resource for Florida gardeners. https://www.floridanativenurseries.org/plants/filter
    Herbs like dill and parsley attract swallowtails. Here are more plants to consider: https://www.nwf.org/en/Garden-for-Wildlife/Wildlife/Attracting-Butterflies

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 6, 2019
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    I would say that pruning will not be needed, given the hardiness of the plant. It can help the transplant go over a little better, as it slows respiration of the plant.

    If you decide to prune, don't take more than 1/3 of the plant off. This is the general rule.

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