Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

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The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract many different kinds of bees (illinoiswildflower.info). It is also the host plant to the Hummingbird Clearwing and 101 other butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). By fall, reddish-purple berries hang heavily and are a favorite of many different kinds of birds and other wildlife (audubon.org). This fruit is edible and is often used to make jam.

Photo credit: Doug Mcgrady (1), John Blair (2)

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The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract many different kinds of bees (illinoiswildflower.info). It is also the host plant to the Hummingbird Clearwing and 101 other butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). By fall, reddish-purple berries hang heavily and are a favorite of many different kinds of birds and other wildlife (audubon.org). This fruit is edible and is often used to make jam.

Photo credit: Doug Mcgrady (1), John Blair (2)

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial sun

Soil Moisture: Wet - Medium

Height: Up to 20 feet

Plant Spacing: 8-12 feet

Bloom Time: May - June

Bloom Color: White

Advantages: Bird Favorite, Caterpillar Favorite, Pollinator Favorite

Host Plant: Hummingbird Clearwing, possibly the Spring Azure, and 101 other species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

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