A Regional Guide to Butterfly Gardening

Region 2
Arizona, California, Nevada

• Western Tiger Swallowtail
  (Papilio rutulus)
  • Wild Plums and Cherries (Prunus spp.)
  • Willows (Salix spp.)
  • Aspens and Poplars (Populus spp.)
     
• Two-Tailed Swallowtail
  (Papilio multicaudatus)
  • Wild Plums (Prunus spp.)
  • Ashes (Fraxinus spp.)
  • Hop-tree (Ptelea trifoliata)
     
• Anise Swallowtail
  (Papilio zelicaon)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
  • Carrot (Daucus carota)
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens)
     
• Black Swallowtail
  (Papilio polyxenes)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
  • Carrot (Daucus carota)
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens)
     
• Pale Swallowtail
  (Papilio eurymedon)
  • Wild Plums and Cherries (Prunus spp.)
  • Buckthorns (Rhamnus spp.)
  • Wild Lilacs (Ceanothus spp.)
     
• Pipevine Swallowtail
  (Battus philenor)
  • Pipevines (Aristolochia spp.)
     
• Cloudless Sulphur
  (Phoebis sennae)
  • Wild Senna (Cassia spp.)
     
• West Coast Lady
  (Vanessa annabella)
  • Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea)
     
• Monarch
  (Danaus plexippus)
  • Milkweed (Asclepias spp.)
     
• Gulf Fritillary
  (Dione vanillae)
  • Passion Vine (Passiflora spp.)
     

FLOWERS (Nectar Sources)
The following are excellent sources of nectar for your Butterfly Garden and can be purchased at most retail nurseries and garden centers throughout the country. Plant these in abundance where regionally available:

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