Plants that support Banded hairstreak
4 plants
California Coffeeberry
Frangula californica
shrub
Larval host for spring generation, eggs laid on foliage
Bay Area native
California Milkweed
Asclepias californica
perennial herb
Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on foliage in early summer
Bay Area native
California Yampah
Perideridia californica
perennial herb
Larvae utilize Apiaceae plants; single generation typically Jun-Aug in California
Bay Area native
Goldenfleece
Ericameria arborescens
shrub
Larval host plant in California chaparral and scrub habitats
Bay Area native