Butterflies

[Kitten]

When I was growing up, we always seemed to have tons of butterflies in our yards and gardens. I don't seem to have that now, though, so what should I do to attract them more?

[athena24]

Find out what plants and bushes are native to your area and plant them. I have milkweed, parsley, passion vine in the flower garden. Those are host plants. I also have native plum, blueberry, serviceberry and goldenrod and of course, a butterfly bush also is works wonders. This time of year I see loads of butterflies in the yard, landing on the flowers for nectar and laying their eggs on the host plants. Oh, also some zinnia, they love zinnias.
I hope this helps. The host plants can be started from seed, very easy.

christine

[hairycaterpillar]

We use buddleja (butterfly bush) in Britain. Our native butterfly's love it. I don't know if it's the same in America but you could always give it a go.

[Penny]

I grow alot of coneflowers and it really seems to attract them, also beebalm is supposed to be good as well,

[dgreee16]

Here is an article I wrote on attracting butterflies to your garden. You might find it helpful: http://davidsgardeningtips.wordpress...fly-gardening/

[danthegardener1234]

Hi

Coming into Spring Butterflies do like Lavender, Primroses, Forget me not, Sweet william and Bluebells.

Dan the Gardener

[pharmerphil]

All great advice..I will add..
GO ORGANIC...
or use chemical sprays responsibily

[nofeargardener]

The butterflies here really seem to like our Sedum Spectabile.

[alp12ha]

Nowadays end of greenery and due to pollution butterflies end in city but it now available in rural areas.

[SprigsandRoots]

+1 on the butterfly bush vote. If they grow in your area, they will be loaded with butterflies by mid-summer!