Yellow Pimpernel is rarely seen in cultivation. This is unfortunate because it gives a nice little pop of yellow through the heat of early summer and the flowers attract many insects. The leaves feed the caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail, so can be used in the home landscape to support this beautiful butterfly (nwf.org). An added bonus is that deer tend to avoid this plant.
Photo credit: Peganum (1), John Blair (2)
Yellow Pimpernel is rarely seen in cultivation. This is unfortunate because it gives a nice little pop of yellow through the heat of early summer and the flowers attract many insects. The leaves feed the caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail, so can be used in the home landscape to support this beautiful butterfly (nwf.org). An added bonus is that deer tend to avoid this plant.
Photo credit: Peganum (1), John Blair (2)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium- dry
Height: 3 feet
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Bloom Time: May-July
Bloom Color: Yellow
Advantages: Deer Resistant, Great landscaping plant
Host plant: Black Swallowtail and 2 other species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
