Description
Larval Host Plant (butterflies):
Spicebush Swallowtail
Larval Host Plant (moths):
Promethea Moth
Saddleback Caterpillar
Tulip-tree Beauty
Lindera benzoin / Spicebush
$30.00
A shrub of average to moist shade, with aromatic foliage and bright red fruits. Utilized by migrating birds, including thrushes, as a high-lipid migration food. Also used for tea, herbal remedies, and culinary spice.
Host plant for the beautiful Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar, as well as the Promethea moth.
Height: 4′ – 10′      Blooms: April      Fruits: September, October
Siting: Average to moist soils, part shade to shade. Tolerates full sun with consistent moisture.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Provenance: NJ
Additional information
| Size | Two Quart, Gallon |
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