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Moth Gardens
Moth Gardens—Much attention is given to butterflies and planting butterfly gardens but attacking moths to the garden can be just as interesting. There are species of moths that are nectar feeding; many of these are in the sphinx and hawk moths. Planting nectar sources for these moths can add a new dimension to the garden. Nocturnal moths will be drawn to the garden by the glow of white or very pale yellow and green flowers. These flowers will also need a powerful fragrance. The giant silk moths are also a beautiful species of moth to see. These are the Luna, Cecropia, Polyphemus, and Promethea moths. These giant moths lack moth parts so they won’t be attacked to the garden by nectar sources but by the larval host.
Plants to add to your garden for moths include: White Phlox Common lilac Evening Primrose Night blooming Nicotianas Four-o’clocks Woodbin honeysuckle Heliotrope White petunias
Larval host for silk moths include: Silver maple Wild cherry Birch Oak Dogwood Sweetgum Hickory Willow Tulip tree Sassafras
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By Denise
September 21, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
Please tell your spellchecker it’s “attract,” not “attack.”
By Cecilia
September 26, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
Moths are beautiful; under appreciated creatures. As someone who has a moth garden - thanks for the post.
By Elena
February 16, 2010 4:32 PM | Link to this
PLEASE edit before posting an article! This is a great idea but it is so full of mistakes that it becomes completely worthless.