Lilac - for butterflies?

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Lynn
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Lilac - for butterflies?

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Worth including in the enthusiasts garden as Privet Hawkmoth caterpillars may be found on it - but has anyone noticed butterflies being attracted?
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Re: Lilac - for butterflies?

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Hi Lynn,

I had a white lilac in the garden and it's often used by Red Admiral and Peacock. No privet hawkmoths though :(

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