π The caterpillars feed on thistles and I have a few.
π They also feed on mallows. I need to get some mallows, actually, especially the U.S. temperate version of the popular Hibiscus.
The platter-shaped flowers of the Swamp Rose-Mallow would look great. Even better, they provide food for #NativeBees and caterpillars of two other butterflies: the Gray Hairstreak and Common Checkered-skipper.
That would be serious habitat building! πͺ
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