Trees, Shrubs and Vines for Butterfly Garden in eastern Kansas
The following table lists the growing group of trees, shrubs and vines that have been suggested and reviewed by butterfly gardeners in eastern Kansas. 
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Check back often, the eastern Kansas Garden Guide is currently under construction. More annuals and perennials will be added to the table below in the coming months.
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English Name |
Scientific Name |
Plant Type |
Caterpillar Food Plant For: |
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Prunus serotina |
Tree |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-spotted Purple, Coral Hairstreak |
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Cephalanthus occidentalis |
Shrub |
Not a caterpillar food plant |
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Celtis occidentalis |
Tree |
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Ptelea trifoliata |
Tree/shrub |
Giant Swallowtail |
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Passiflora incarnata |
Vine |
Gulf Fritillary |
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Asimina triloba |
Tree/shrub |
Zebra Swallowtail |
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Lindera benzoin |
Shrub |
Spicebush Swallowtail |
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Aristolochia tomentosa |
Vine |
Pipevine Swallowtail |
| English Name | Scientific Name |
Plant Type | Caterpillar Food Plant For: | |
Aristolochia tomentosa |
Vine | Pipevine Swallowtail | ||
Asimina triloba |
Tree/shrub |
Zebra Swallowtail |
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Celtis laevigata |
Tree |
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Cephalanthus occidentalis |
Shrub |
Not a caterpillar food plant |
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Lindera benzoin |
Shrub |
Spicebush Swallowtail |
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Passiflora incarnata |
Vine |
Gulf Fritillary |
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Prunus serotina |
Tree |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-spotted Purple, Coral Hairstreak |
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Ptelea trifoliata |
Tree/shrub |
Giant Swallowtail |
| English Name | Scientific Name | Plant Type | Caterpillar Food Plant For: | |
Aristolochia tomentosa |
Vine |
Pipevine Swallowtail |
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Passiflora incarnata |
Vine |
Variegated Fritillary |
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Celtis laevigata |
Tree |
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Prunus serotina |
Tree |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-spotted Purple, Coral Hairstreak |
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Ptelea trifoliata |
Tree/shrub |
Giant Swallowtail |
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Asimina triloba |
Tree/shrub |
Zebra Swallowtail |
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Lindera benzoin |
Shrub |
Spicebush Swallowtail |
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Cephalanthus occidentalis |
Shrub |
Not a caterpillar food plant |