Best Blooms for Butterfly Gardens

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Are you looking for ways to bring butterflies to your summer garden? Follow along as I share which flowers are among the best to attract them to your outdoor spaces.

PHLOX - These plants typically have dense foliage and a bushy growth habit, providing butterflies with a suitable habitat and sheltered areas.

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CONEFLOWER - The central cone of the coneflower develops seeds after pollination. Some butterfly species may feed on the nutritious seeds of coneflowers as well.

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YARROW - The flat-topped clusters of yarrow flowers provide a broad and flat landing platform for butterflies. The blooms emit a distinctive herbal fragrance that attracts them as well.

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COSMOS - The clustered arrangement and open structure of a cosmos flower head makes it easy for butterflies to access the nectar from multiple florets within a single visit.

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DAISIES - Each daisy floret contains nectar, and butterflies can visit multiple florets within a single cluster. The dense foliage of the plant is a good resting place in the garden.

LAVENDER - The flat petals and open structure of the flowers offer a convenient feeding site for butterflies. They are attracted to the aromatic scent of lavender as well.

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SUNFLOWERS - The bright and beautiful yellow hues of a sunflower attract butterflies. Their blooms also provides a stable landing platform.

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HOLLYHOCK -  With their broad petals and sturdy stems, hollyhocks provide a stable and accessible landing platform for butterflies.

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For everything you need to know about attracting pollinators to your garden, visit the blog.

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