18 Flowers That Attract Butterflies—and How to Keep Them Coming Back
18 Flowers That Attract Butterflies—and How to Keep Them Coming Back
Looking to make your garden the life of the party for beneficial pollinators? There is something especially exciting about watching butterflies flit and flutter about your beloved blooms, and it all starts with choosing flowers that are rich in plant nectar and pollen. From alyssum to zinnias, there is an abundance of flora to choose from that will allure these beautiful (and beneficial) insects to your garden.
It's important to know how to responsibly bring pollinators into your garden, however, as using organic materials over pesticides and chemical fertilizers will best protect these creatures–and your household. Additionally, ensuring there's plenty of shade for the pollinators makes your garden even more attractive, and add a special feeder or outdoor fountain so they'll return time and again. Read on to discover 18 beautiful flowers to attract these beauties. (Bonus: many attract hummingbirds as well!)
It won't take long before your garden is awash in butterflies of all varieties.
