backyard bird watching, would like to add butterflies.
2007-05-14 11:46:52 · 6 answers · asked by pennysplaygrounds 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
phlox, but a butterfly bush is ur best bet.. they're butterfly magnets and plus they look really nice!
2007-05-14 11:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Butterfly Weed
New England Aster
Zinnia
Lantana
Verbena
Mexican Sunflower
Butterfly Bush
Marigold
Starflower
Stokes'aster
Hope these help!
2007-05-15 09:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by cynthia e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a good butterfly garden you need a mix of plants that will act as hosts and also provide nectar and shelter.
Check out our website for butterfly gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.com/butterfly-gardening.html
Good Luck and Happy Gardening!
2007-05-14 20:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, the 2 best plants for attracting adult butterflies are the butterfly bush and the butterfly shrub. But, if you want more variety, check out this website:http://www.behnkes.com/page.php?group_page_id=19. Good luck!
2007-05-14 19:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by flyaway_far 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two parts to a butterfly garden. Plants for butterfly larvae and plants for adult butterflys....
here are a few examples...
annuals and perennials for butterfly larvae...
common yarrow
veronica
penstemon
mallow
lupinus
broccoli, cabbage and mustard
wild buckwheat
for adult butterflys..............
yarrow
dianthus
aster
lobelia
sweet pea
phlox
verbena
candy tuft
cosmos
shrubs for larvae......
cape plumbago
hibiscus
ceanothus
rose
cassia
for adult butterflys............
honeysuckle
lavender
syringa
rosemary
rhus
lantana
scotch heather
manzanita
trees for adult butterflys.........
acer
willow
citrus
apple
horsechestnut
These are just a few examples. plants vary with area so i suggest you contact your local univ extension and speak with a local master gardener for the best plants for your own neighborhood.
2007-05-14 18:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by gardenerswv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
below is a web page on butterfly gardens
2007-05-14 18:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by l l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋