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Plants That Attrack Butterflies
Alpine Columbine Aquilegia flabellata 6-12 Violet with white flowers are borne on stiff stalks above the lacy bluish green foliage of the durable, self seeding Alpine Columbine.
Annual Aster Callistephus chinensis 8-24 This annual plant is a native to Asia. The 2-4 flowers range in color from blue, white, red, yellow, or pink on 1-3 stems. Do not plant annual varieties of Asters in the same are for more than two
consecutive years to prevent Aster wilt.
Aster Aster novae-angliae 12-24 Asters grow into a dense mound of light green foliage. In May and through June, the plant will become covered with soft, 1 1/2 white, purple, pink or red flowers.
Bee Balm Monarda didyma 2-4 ft. Like other members of the Mint Family, Bee Balm can become invasive. The plant should be divided every 3 years to keep it tidy. Stimulate a second flowering in the same year by cutting the bright crimson flowers right after they.
Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 24-36 The Black Eyed Susan is most commonly an annual wildflower, but some varieties are perennial or biennial. These native prairie flowers can be found growing wild in almost every state. These bright, daisy like flowers are excellent to use in cut flower arrangements. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the blooming period considerably.
Blanket flower Gaillardia grandiflora 1-3 ft. Blanket flowers are clumping upright perennials with light green foliage. Their Daisy-like flowers appear in mid summer and are up to four inches in diameter. Blanket Flowers are easily grown from seeds.
Butterfly bush Buddleia davidii 6-15 ft. The Butterfly Bush is a fast growing, profuse blooming, deciduous shrub that will grow in almost any type of soil. Prune hard in early spring and remove spent flowers promptly.
Cardinal Flowers Lobelia cardinalis 2-3 ft. The intensely bright red flower spikes of the Cardinal Flower serve as a beacon to the hummingbirds and butterflies who dine on the flowers nectar. The plant itself also acts as a host for some species of butterfly.
Potentilla fruticosa 2-3 ft. Potentillas prefer well-drained, reasonably rich soil, but will tolerate clay, rocky, or even slightly alkaline soils as well. Loads of pink or yellow buttercup flowers in June.
Columbine Aquilegia 12-18 The Columbine is an easy plant to grow because it adapts itself to a wide variety of conditions. They are a favorite flower for hummingbirds, and are excellent additions to rock gardens or in a native woodland planting.
Creeping Baby's Breath Gypsophila repens 4-6 Creeping Babys Breath forms a low growing mat of tiny greyish green foliage and produces masses of small star shaped flowers in early summer. This plant is easily grown from seed or
propagated by division. Trim back after blooming.
Daisy Chrysanthemum maximum 18-36 Daisies are long blooming, short lived (2-3 years) members of the Chrysanthemum family. This clumping perennial produces an abundance of 2-3 flowers from early summer through summer.
Dutchman's Pipe Aristolochia littoralis Dutchmans Pipe is a tender evergreen with very unusual and unique calico flowers. It prefers to grow in partial shade.
Dwarf Yarrow Achillea kellereri 8 Dwarf Yarrow is a vigorous growing perennial with silvery strap-like leaves that add interest when the plant is out of bloom. It produces a profusion of large white or yellow flower clusters that continue throughout the summer.
English Lavender Lavandula 12-24 English Lavender is an evergreen, upright clumping perennial with bluish green, grass-like foliage. The small, fragrant flowers are held in long spikes at the top of the stems. For dried flowers, cut when the spikes first show color but the flowers are not fully open and hang inverted, in a cool dry place.
Gayfeather Liatris spicata 1-3 ft. The Gayfeather, Liatris spicata is an interesting perennial plant which produces a 1-3 foot tall spike of bright purplish-pink or white flowers in late June to early fall.
Goldenrod Solidago virgaurea 12-36 Goldenrod is an aggressively spreading, upright clumping, deciduous perennial plant with light green foliage. It produces sprays of bright yellow flowers from mid summer until mid fall.
Goldflame Honeysuckle Lonicera heckrottii Honeysuckle vines are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy and fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long.
Gold Plate Yarrow Achillea filipendulina 4 ft. Gold Plate Yarrow is a long blooming perennial with fern like greyish green foliage and 4-6 bright yellow flower .
Hollyhock Althaea rosea 3-7 ft. Hollyhocks are easy to start from seed. The towering spikes host dozens of white, yellow, pink, red or crimson flowers from mid Summer until late Fall.
Honeysuckle Lonicera Honeysuckle are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy, fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long. The resulting fruit will provide a fall treat for your local songbirds as well.
Ivy Geranium Pelargonium peltatum The Ivy Leaved Geranium is a frost tender, climbing and trailing, semi succulent perennial that produces clusters of orchid-like flowers at the vine tips all summer. Good in hanging baskets.
Lantana Lantana 4-6 ft. Lantana is a durable evergreen shrub that will occasionally grow in a vine like manner if a limb finds a support to its liking. Lantana produces 1-2 balls of small, brilliantly colored tubular flowers in the summer and fall.
Lilacs Syringa vulgaris 5-8 ft. Lilacs require full sun for maximum bloom. They prefer a slightly alkaline soil (pH 7.5). Most Lilacs require a pronounced winter chilling period or they may fail to bloom the following year.
Lupine Lupinus 12-36 Lupines are upright, mound forming annual or perennial wildflowers with large green, lance shaped leaves and spikes of brightly colored sweet pea-like flowers from June to August. Can be easily grown from seed Beware of slugs!
Marigold Tagetes patula 8-12 Marigolds are among the easiest plants to grow and care for. These spunky little annuals are covered with blooms from mid spring until late fall. Can be easily grown from seeds.
Meadow Rue Thalictrum aquilegifolium 2-3 ft. The dainty looking flowers of the Meadow Rue are good for cutting. The airy foliage resembles that of the Columbine. This deer resistant plant would be a great addition to any Butterfly garden.
Milkweed Asclepias speciosa 2-3 ft. Milkweed is a deciduous American wildflower with large, wooly, greyish green leaves. They produce clusters of brightly colored, uniquely shaped flowers from late spring until late summer which turn into large, pointed seed pods.
Mint Mentha 6-24 Mint plants are fragrant, easy to grow, sometimes invasive, drought tolerant perennials that range from low growing ground covers to two foot uprights. Flowers should be snipped away to strengthen the stems.
Montbretia Crocosmia 2-4 Ft. Crocosmia are easy to grow, corm type plants that are related to the Iris. They produce a stalk of brilliantly colored, tube shaped flowers that open sequentially up the stem from July until the first hard frost.
Pansy Viola 3-8 Pansies may be cool season annuals, biennials, or hardy perennials. They may bloom in early spring or fall depending on the species. Planting time is critical.
Passion Flower Passiflora incarnata Passion flowers are generally considered to be hardy in USDA zones 5-9 but they should be planted in a protected location and mulched heavily if severe cold threatens. This vine produces dramatic 3 inch diameter flowers in late summer.
Pincushion Flower Scabiosa caucasica 18-24 This bushy, medium leaved plant produces stalks of 3 inch pink flower clusters from June until the first frost. Low maintenance, good container plant.
Plantain lily Hosta 9-24 Decorative, large clumps of lush foliage and spikes of lily shaped flowers later in summer. A hummingbird favorite flower.
Poor Man's Orchid Schizanthus wisetonensis 1-2 ft. The colorful orchid like flowers of the Butterfly Flower contrast beautifully against the soft, feathery foliage of this annual. Schizanthus dislike extremes of heat or cold, preferring cool and moist conditions.
Privet Ligustrum vulgare 4-15 ft. Privet is a densely growing deciduous shrub with small light green, mottled or golden foliage. It produces clusters of fragrant white flowers all summer. Can be pruned into elaborate shapes.
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 2-4 ft. Purple Coneflowers produce large, fragrant pink flowers beginning in April and May. The three to five foot flower stalks make them an excellent background planting for your landscape, or in a butterfly garden.
Queen Annes Lace Daucus carota 6-12 Queen Annes Lace is the wild form of the common carrot. It has light green, lacy foliage and blooms atop an inflorescence in late summer. Requires deep, loose soil to accomodate the plants deep tap root.
Sea Holly Eryngium bourgatii 1 ft. Sea Holly is a uniquely ornamental perennial plant that is among the favorites of many varieties of butterfly. The prickly foliage of this plant is variegated green and white. The steel blue, thistle like flowers form atop a two foot spike.
Sea Pink Armeria maritima 4-8 Sea Pink is a low maintenance, short lived perennial that forms a compact mound of narrow, dark green, grass-like leaves. It produces a steady supply of white to pink flowers from late spring until late summer.
Sedum Autumn Joy Sedum telephium 18-24 Sedum Autumn Joy is a low maintenance, clump forming, succulent perennial plant with waxy, grey green foliage. Four inch clusters of tiny, star shaped flowers appear from mid summer until mid autumn.
Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Peas have long been a favorite of gardeners because of the wonderful fragrance of the large clusters of colorful flowers that grace these annual vines all summer.
Verbena Verbena bonariensis 3-6 ft. There are over 200 annual and perennial species of Verbena but only about a half dozen are in cultivation. Purpletop verbena is an erect, clump-forming perennial with 2-3 rounded clusters of ¼ purple flowers.
Violets Viola pedata 2-6 Violets are dainty little self seeding versions of the Pansy. Their seeds can be directly sown into the garden at anytime from spring through fall, but the seeds need darkness and 70° to germinate.
Yarrow Achillea millefolium 2-4 ft. Yarrow belongs to a group of plants that includes annual and perennial, drought resistant plants that will grow in almost any garden soil. It is a long blooming perennial wildflower with fern like greyish green foliage and 4-6 flower.
Zinnia Zinnia 12-18 Zinnias are easy to grow annual plants that produce an abundance of brightly colored 2-3 flowers through the summer months. They grow well in containers and make excellent cut flower arrangements. They dislike wet foliage.
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Abelia grandiflora 3-6 ft. Abelia is a very durable and adaptable shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage. It produces hundreds of 1 funnel shaped flowers from early summer until the first frost.
Aster novae-angliae 12-24 Asters grow into a dense mound of light green foliage. In May and through June, the plant will become covered with soft, 1 1/2 white, purple, pink or red flowers.
Azalea Rhododendron 1-8 ft. Azaleas must be grown in an acid soil, with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5. The buds for next years blooms will be formed this year, so it important that the faded blooms are removed.
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Pot of Herbs
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