Passiflora tiliifolia | 10_Seeds Brush-footed ButterfliesThis is Passiflora tiliifolia. This is an extremely rare passion vine. The white and purple flowers are followed by a yellowish tan fruit which is edible and delicious. This is a host plant for the Zebra Long Wing, Zebra Heliconian, Julia Heliconian, Isabellas Heliconian, Banded Orange Heliconian, Mexican Fritillary, Scarce Bamboo Page, Erato Heliconian, Variegated Fritillary, and Gulf Fritillary butterflies. It is also a larval host plant for the
This is Securigera varia
This plant grows to about 2 feet high and is a larval host plant for the Monarch butterfly
this beloved plant is considered a protected species
Shasta Blue
The main attraction of this plant is the corkscrew shaped grass which can be used in cut flower arrangements
They are also a nectar source for the Dull Firetip
This plant can be grown as an Annual so it will go to seed in one season
I cannot help but picture some sci-fi rocket shooting through the air
and Common Checkered-Skipper butterflies
The edible fruit from this plant is dark yellow or orange and is sought after for juices and sauces
This is Impatiens balsamina Rose
The heart shaped leaves are a nice backdrop for this unusual blossom
