Bringing Butterflies to the Backyard
You don't have to have a large butterfly garden to get a response. Just a few select plants will spur some action. Here are some Butterfly favorites:
Perennials
- Achillea (Yarrow)
- Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
- Aster
- Chrysanthemum (Shasta Daisy Type)
- Cosmos
- Coreopsis
- Dianthus(Carnation)
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Eupatorium (Joe-Pye weed)
- Helianthus (Sunflower)
- Hemerocallis (Daylilies)
- Lavender
- Gaillardia(Blanket Flower)
- Liatris
- Mint
- Monarda (Bee Balm)
- Phlox
- Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)
- Scabiosa(Pincushion Flower)
- Sedum
- Solidago(Goldenrod)
Annuals and Tender Perennials
- Allysum
- Balsam
- Dahlia
- Fucshia
- Geraniums
- Heliotrope
- Impatiens
- Lantana
- Marigolds
- Petunias
- Portulaca
- Rosemary
- Snapdragons
- Vinca
- Zinnias
- Salvia
- Verbena
