Scandicinae
Scandicinae encompasses native and naturalized flowering herbs of the Carrot family (Apiaceae), characterized by delicate lacy compound foliage and umbrella-like white flower clusters (umbels). These plants serve as essential primary larval host plants for the Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes), whose green-and-black striped caterpillars feed on the foliage.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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