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Texas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one lives near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space.

In Butterfly Gardening for Texas, author and expert Geyata Ajilvsgi shares a wealth of practical information about all kinds of butterflies and the many flowers and other plants they utilize in their miraculous life cycle: from hidden egg to munching caterpillar to cryptic chrysalis to nectar-sipping, winged adult.

Written in an engaging, nontechnical style for anyone who wants to attract butterflies to the yard or garden, the book provides tips for making gardens caterpillar- and butterfly-friendly, in-depth profiles of more than fifty butterflies, descriptions of the food plants for a variety of both caterpillars and butterflies, and plant lists for easy selection and substitution, depending on where you live and what is available.

For those who want specific advice on what to plant where, Ajilvsgi has designed useful, adaptable landscape plans and extensive planting options for each of seven state regions. Helpful appendices aid gardeners in taking photographs of the butterflies they attract, in locating sources for seeds and plants, and in finding organizations and other instructive publications for additional information about these beautiful and beneficial insects.

As the popularity of butterfly gardening continues to increase, gardeners of all skill levels will find Butterfly Gardening for Texas an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration.

Table of Contents

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  1. Cover
  2. p. 1
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  1. Title Page, Copyright
  2. pp. ii-v
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  1. Contents
  2. p. vii
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  1. Acknowledgments
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  1. Circle of Life
  2. p. xi
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  1. Introduction
  2. pp. xiii-xiv
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  1. 1. Understanding the Butterfly
  2. pp. 1-22
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  1. 2. Creating a Butterfly Garden
  2. pp. 23-46
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  1. 3. A Planting Plan
  2. pp. 47-92
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  1. 4. An Instant Butterfly Garden
  2. pp. 93-102
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  1. 5. Let Nature Do It: Butterfly-Friendly Pest Controls
  2. pp. 103-116
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  1. 6. A Special South Texas Garden
  2. pp. 117-126
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  1. 7. Butterfly Profiles
  2. pp. 127-204
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  1. 8. Larval Food Plant Profiles
  2. pp. 205-312
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  1. 9. Nectar Plant Profiles
  2. pp. 313-388
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  1. Appendix
  2. pp. 389-406
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  1. Bibliography
  2. pp. 407-412
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  1. Index
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