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A Guide to Inviting Butterflies to Your Garden

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Attracting butterflies to your garden can be a delightful way to enjoy their beauty and contribute to their conservation. Here are some plants known to attract butterflies:

Butterfly attracted to garden

Butterfly Bush (Buddleja):

As the name suggests, the butterfly bush is a popular choice for attracting butterflies. It produces long spikes of fragrant flowers in various colors, including purple, pink, and white. It is a nectar-rich plant that attracts numerous butterfly species.

Milkweed (Asclepias):

Milkweed is a critical plant for monarch butterflies, as it is the sole food source for their caterpillars. It produces clusters of beautiful flowers and provides nectar for a variety of butterfly species.

Lantana:

Lantana is a colorful flowering plant that produces clusters of small, tubular flowers. Its vibrant flowers attract butterflies, including swallowtails and monarchs. Lantana comes in a range of colors, such as orange, pink, yellow, and purple.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea):

Purple coneflower is a native wildflower with distinctive purple petals and a prominent cone-shaped center. It attracts butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers and also provides seeds for birds.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):

Black-eyed Susan is a cheerful wildflower with yellow or orange petals and a dark brown center. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators with its abundant nectar.

Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium):

Joe-Pye weed is a tall perennial plant that produces clusters of pink or purple flowers. It is highly attractive to butterflies, especially swallowtails and monarchs.

Verbena:

Verbena is a low-growing plant that produces clusters of small, colorful flowers in shades of purple, pink, red, or white. It is a favorite of many butterfly species, including painted ladies and skippers.

Zinnia:

Zinnias are annual flowers that come in a wide range of colors and sizes. They are highly attractive to butterflies and provide a long-lasting source of nectar.

Marigold: 

Marigolds are bright and aromatic flowers that attract butterflies. They come in various sizes and colors and are easy to grow.

Aster:

Asters are fall-blooming perennials that produce daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white. They attract butterflies, including monarchs, during their migration.

By incorporating these plants into your garden, you can create a welcoming habitat for butterflies and enjoy their presence throughout the growing season. It’s important to provide a variety of plants with different blooming times to ensure a continuous source of nectar for the butterflies. Be sure to check out our nurseries in Birmingham and Pensacola!

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