I’ve always thought of butterflies as being little mobile flowers. Not only are they beautiful beings, but they are useful too. I like watching them flit around the garden and sip nectar from each tiny bloom. If you’ve recently got into butterfly watching, then you might be interested in ways to attract more to your garden. Here are 5 flowers that will attract butterflies.
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5. Lilies
Day lilies, tiger lilies, calla lilies, and just about any type of lily is extremely fragrant, which tends to draw the butterflies in.
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Lilies are a popular flower choice for gardeners looking to attract butterflies. Day lilies, tiger lilies, and calla lilies are all highly fragrant, which makes them particularly attractive to butterflies. The strong scent of lilies is released during the day, attracting butterflies to the flower's vibrant colors and nectar-rich petals.
Lilies come in a variety of sizes and colors, from white, yellow, and pink to red and purple. There are also a variety of lily varieties, such as stargazer, Asiatic, and Oriental lilies. Each variety has its own unique characteristics, so it is best to research which type will best fit your garden.
When planting lilies, it is important to choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight and is well-draining. Lilies should be planted in soil that is rich in organic matter and slightly acidic. Fertilizing lilies will help them grow and bloom vigorously, and also increase their fragrance.
Absolutely! Lilies have nectar that butterflies sip on, making them an excellent choice for a butterfly-friendly garden.
Calla lilies might not be the first choice for butterflies, but they do offer some nectar. You might see a butterfly or two hovering around them.
Sure! You can find lots of photos online, showcasing the beautiful sight of butterflies fluttering around lilies. It’s really a sight to behold.
Besides lilies, you can plant flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. They are also butterfly magnets!
Yes! Lilies are fantastic for attracting butterflies. They have beautiful colors and offer nectar that butterflies just love.
4. Freesia
Fragrant and available in many colors, freesia are perfect for creating gorgeous borders along the garden or lining the edges of a walkway. They are an excellent flower for containers on a patio as well. However, they are only hardy in zones 8 to 9, so they will have to be dug up or brought inside in colder climates.
Absolutely! Lilies have nectar that butterflies sip on, making them an excellent choice for a butterfly-friendly garden.
Calla lilies might not be the first choice for butterflies, but they do offer some nectar. You might see a butterfly or two hovering around them.
Sure! You can find lots of photos online, showcasing the beautiful sight of butterflies fluttering around lilies. It’s really a sight to behold.
Besides lilies, you can plant flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. They are also butterfly magnets!
Yes! Lilies are fantastic for attracting butterflies. They have beautiful colors and offer nectar that butterflies just love.
3. Butterfly Bush
Available in purple, white, and orange, these flower-filled plants are butterfly magnets.
Absolutely! Lilies have nectar that butterflies sip on, making them an excellent choice for a butterfly-friendly garden.
Calla lilies might not be the first choice for butterflies, but they do offer some nectar. You might see a butterfly or two hovering around them.
Sure! You can find lots of photos online, showcasing the beautiful sight of butterflies fluttering around lilies. It’s really a sight to behold.
Besides lilies, you can plant flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. They are also butterfly magnets!
Yes! Lilies are fantastic for attracting butterflies. They have beautiful colors and offer nectar that butterflies just love.
2. Bee Balm
Don’t let the name fool you, butterflies like this plant just as much as the bees do. 16 kinds of bee balm exist and nearly that many colors are available too. People also call this plant ‘bergamot’ or ‘horsemint’. The larvae of some butterflies use the leaves of this plant as a food source too.
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Surely, your garden will be aflutter with wings when you plant bee balm, as its showy blooms offer a rich nectar source. With hues ranging from soft pink to vivid reds and purples, Bee balm flowers throughout the summer, providing a consistent allure for your winged visitors. Apart from their ecological benefits, these perennials also boast medicinal properties and are often used to flavor tea. Their fragrant foliage is a delight, making them an excellent choice for both the eyes and the palate. Include Monarda didyma for a splash of brilliant scarlet red that will make your garden a visual and ecological haven.
Absolutely! Lilies have nectar that butterflies sip on, making them an excellent choice for a butterfly-friendly garden.
Calla lilies might not be the first choice for butterflies, but they do offer some nectar. You might see a butterfly or two hovering around them.
Sure! You can find lots of photos online, showcasing the beautiful sight of butterflies fluttering around lilies. It’s really a sight to behold.
Besides lilies, you can plant flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. They are also butterfly magnets!
Yes! Lilies are fantastic for attracting butterflies. They have beautiful colors and offer nectar that butterflies just love.
1. Honeysong Purple Stokesia
This plant has a very long blooming period and butterflies flock to it. They are able to withstand drought and very hot weather, making them an excellent choice in climates with hot dry summers. Picking off dead blossoms will cause the plant to flower even more.
I hope one of these flowering plants appeals to you and helps you draw in more butterflies to your garden. What types of flowers do you currently have that the butterflies seem to enjoy most of all?
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Vanessa: Here are some other ones that I know of: Butterfly Weed, Mixed Aquilegia Or Columbine, White Swan Coneflower, Liatris, Rubinzwerg False Sunflower, Goldquelle Black Eyed Susan, and Purple Coneflower
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