Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)

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The Prunus family in general seem to be wildlife rockstars. Sand Cherry attracts various native bees and butterflies. This Keystone plant is a host to the Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red Spotted Purple, Cecropia moth, Polyphemus moth, and 413 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Birds tend to love the fruits of cherries. It is a favorite food source for many birds (illinoiswildflower.info) (audubon.org).

Photo credit: (1) Joshua Mayer, (2-4) John Blair

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The Prunus family in general seem to be wildlife rockstars. Sand Cherry attracts various native bees and butterflies. This Keystone plant is a host to the Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red Spotted Purple, Cecropia moth, Polyphemus moth, and 413 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Birds tend to love the fruits of cherries. It is a favorite food source for many birds (illinoiswildflower.info) (audubon.org).

Photo credit: (1) Joshua Mayer, (2-4) John Blair

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full

Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry

Height: 2-6 feet

Plant Spacing: 2-3 feet

Bloom Time: April-June

Bloom Color: White

Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite

Host Plant: Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red Spotted Purple, Cecropia moth, Polyphemus moth, and 413 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

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