Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: DAILY BUTTERFLIES Page 35, 1 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
On the subject of hostplant vines. My Maypop (p. incarnata) is just now barely "popping" out the ground even as far South as I am. I often associate this native vine with its name Maypops, thus pops out in May? The Caerulea (blue passi. as Deb. has posted pic. above) is also hardy here in my zone. I didn't know that so in years past I lugged those heavy pots in and out of the gh, then year before last I overlooked one, and low and behold the vine weathered the winter and it was in a smaller pot to boost! So now my Blue passi. stayed out period, and they're making buds abundantly at this time while Maypop just barely poking through in various area. The shaddier spot in the garden, they didn't even wake up yet.

As far as various pipevines as hostplant for Polydamas? I've Gigantea and Alata pipevines for several years but either I couldn't identify the butterflies? Or I missed their visit? I haven't the pleasure of finding the cats. either. So I'm looking for other species pipevines that are known to be host to those lovely cats. Unless I can purchase some cats. from elsewhere and help them established in my garden? Any input is appreciated here.

Found this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail which got trapped in my pond's netting. I helped the 'purdy' out so she/he is happily back in the garden now.
Kim