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A Gulf FritillaryAgraulis vanillae butterfly enjoys nectar from lavender Rosemary flowers.
Butterfly Nectar Plant
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinal
Common Names: rosemary
Plant type: Herb
Host for:
Zone: 7-10
Light: Sun light shade
Size: 4 feet
Water: Average - drought tolerant
Soil: Average, not wet soil
Propagation: cuttings
Bloom: Lavender
Note: Rosemary is a delightful herb to use in many recipes.
Butterfly Bloom Attractant:
Butterfly Attractant Scale: 0 - 10
10 = Excellent nectar source
8-9 = Great nectar source
6-7 = Good nectar source
5 = Fair nectar source
3-4 = Poor nectar source
1-2 = Rarely visited by butterflies
0 = We have never observed a butterfly nectaring from this flowering plant.
These ratings are offered by Shady Oak Butterfly Farm from observations in Brooker, Florida, as well as on our travels. Different species of butterflies may be attracted to different plants in different areas of the US and of the world.