{"id":39856,"date":"2026-03-16T13:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=39856"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:19:05","slug":"plants-to-attract-butterflies-to-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/plants-to-attract-butterflies-to-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Plants That Attract Butterflies to the Yard Like Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}<\/style><p>Butterflies bring life and color to any garden, acting as pollinators while also enhancing the visual appeal of your outdoor space. By carefully selecting plants suited to their needs, you can create a sanctuary for these graceful creatures. Not only does this brighten your garden, but it also helps support butterfly populations, many of which are declining.<\/p>\n<p>Below are 14 excellent plants to attract butterflies to your garden. From nectar-rich blooms to essential host plants for larvae, these options offer something for every butterfly species. Plus, we&rsquo;ve included tips for growing and maintaining each plant, along with essential caveats to consider.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Joe Pye Weed<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_25710\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25710\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed.jpg\" alt=\"pink joe pye weed flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25710\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25710 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201600%20900'%3E%3Crect%20width='1600'%20height='900'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"pink joe pye weed flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/joe-pye-weed-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Depositphotos.com.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Joe Pye weed offers rich nectar that draws monarch and swallowtail butterflies. Its tall, dusky pink blooms provide a reliable food source late in the season, from mid-summer to early fall.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 4&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun or part shade; moist, fertile soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water deeply once or twice a week and mulch the base to retain moisture. Prune in late winter to promote healthy growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: Joe Pye weed grows tall (up to 7 feet), so plant it at the back of flower beds to avoid shading smaller plants.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Phlox<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39668\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39668\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085.jpg\" alt=\"Garden phlox. Flowerbed with bloomimg white and purple flowers of garden phlox - in Latin Phlox paniculata - in sunny summer day\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39668\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39668 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085.jpg\" alt=\"Garden phlox. Flowerbed with bloomimg white and purple flowers of garden phlox - in Latin Phlox paniculata - in sunny summer day\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2493018085.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Phlox produces brightly colored star-shaped flowers that attract skippers and other small butterflies. The extended blooming season supports multiple butterfly generations.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun or partial shade; well-drained, compost-enriched soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water regularly and deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: Space plants properly to avoid fungal diseases caused by poor air circulation.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Milkweed<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39655\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39655\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649.jpg\" alt=\"Common milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) is blossoming\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39655\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39655 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649.jpg\" alt=\"Common milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) is blossoming\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2545038649.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Milkweed is a critical host plant for monarch butterflies. Their caterpillars feed exclusively on their leaves, while the flowers provide nectar for adult butterflies.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;10<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Sow seeds in the fall to cold stratify over winter. Water regularly until plants establish. Choose native species adapted to your region for optimal support and reduced care needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: Monarch caterpillars may chew it down to bare stems, making it less visually appealing but vital for their survival.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Coneflowers<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39055\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39055\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579.jpg\" alt=\"Blossom of bright of Echinacea Purpurea. Herbal medicine. Medical plant for health and immunity. Bright Purple Coneflower\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39055\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39055 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579.jpg\" alt=\"Blossom of bright of Echinacea Purpurea. Herbal medicine. Medical plant for health and immunity. Bright Purple Coneflower\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2439600579.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Eastern tiger swallowtails frequently visit coneflowers for their high nectar content. The flat blooms provide excellent landing spots for feeding.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; drought-tolerant<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water during dry spells and deadhead fading blooms to extend flowering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Pawpaw Tree<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39908\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39908\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369.jpg\" alt=\"The american pawpaw or asimina triloba fruits on its tree.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39908\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39908 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369.jpg\" alt=\"The american pawpaw or asimina triloba fruits on its tree.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2514830369.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Zebra swallowtails depend on pawpaw trees. Females lay eggs on the leaves, which provide the sole food source for larvae.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 5&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Sunny, wind-protected areas; well-drained, rich soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water regularly in the first two years. Plant at least two trees for cross-pollination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: Caterpillars may be visible on the leaves, so consider placement if aesthetics are crucial.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Asters<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39890\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39890\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431.jpg\" alt=\"Asters (Aster spp.) a beautiful flowering plant with bright purple or pink daisy-like flowers that have yellow centers.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39890\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39890 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431.jpg\" alt=\"Asters (Aster spp.) a beautiful flowering plant with bright purple or pink daisy-like flowers that have yellow centers.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2595920431.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Asters bloom late in summer, attracting sulphurs and providing critical nectar as other flowers fade.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;8<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun or partial shade; loamy, compost-enriched soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water once a week and mulch to retain moisture; split plants every few years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: Keep an eye on deadheading to prevent spreading.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Bee Balm<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39521\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" alt=\"purple bee balm flowers close-up in a summer garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39521 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" alt=\"purple bee balm flowers close-up in a summer garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Great spangled fritillary butterflies are drawn to bee balm&rsquo;s vibrant red and pink flowers, which bloom from mid-summer into fall.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Space plants 18&ndash;24 inches apart to avoid mildew and deadhead blooms for new growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>8. Parsnip-Flower Buckwheat<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39903\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39903\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505.jpg\" alt=\"Parsnip Flower Buckwheat, City of Rocks National Reserve (Almo, Idaho)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39903\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39903 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505.jpg\" alt=\"Parsnip Flower Buckwheat, City of Rocks National Reserve (Almo, Idaho)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2348966505.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Acmon blue butterflies thrive on the tiny flowers of this drought-tolerant plant, which blooms from early summer into late fall.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 6&ndash;10<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; sandy or rocky soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Sow seeds in spring and water until established, then taper off irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>9. Sweetbay Magnolia<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39904\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39904\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991.jpg\" alt=\"The Sweetbay Magnolia has glistening dark green leaves with a silver underside that has a frosted appearance.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39904\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39904 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991.jpg\" alt=\"The Sweetbay Magnolia has glistening dark green leaves with a silver underside that has a frosted appearance.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2299412991.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Eastern tiger swallowtails are attracted to the fragrant blooms of sweetbay magnolia, which double as a host and nectar plant.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 5&ndash;10<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist, acidic soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water well after planting and mulch to retain soil moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>10. Mistletoe<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39906\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39906\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613.jpg\" alt=\"Mistletoe with white berries growing on a tree\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39906\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39906 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613.jpg\" alt=\"Mistletoe with white berries growing on a tree\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1120093613.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Great purple hairstreaks use mistletoe foliage exclusively for laying eggs and as a food source for their larvae.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 6&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Requires a host tree like hawthorn or apple<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Harvest and press berries into the bark of the tree to propagate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: It&rsquo;s a semi-parasitic plant, so ensure the host tree can sustain it.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Lavender<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36249\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36249\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup white butterfly on the lavender\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36249\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36249 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup white butterfly on the lavender\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Closeup-white-butterfly-on-the-lavender.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-36249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Why Butterflies Love It: Cabbage white butterflies flock to lavender due to its sweet scent and ample nectar.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 5&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; sandy, well-drained soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Prune in spring and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>12. Sassafras<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39907\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39907\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471.jpg\" alt=\"A common sassafras (Sassafras albidum) in October with the leaf just starting to turn colors. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39907\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39907 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471.jpg\" alt=\"A common sassafras (Sassafras albidum) in October with the leaf just starting to turn colors. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2058245471.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: The spicebush swallowtail lays eggs on sassafras leaves, which also serve as a food source for larvae.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 4&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun or partial shade; sandy, acidic soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Water young trees frequently and prune for structural integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>13. Zinnias<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35569\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35569\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias.jpg\" alt=\"Zinnia flower in the garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35569\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35569 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias.jpg\" alt=\"Zinnia flower in the garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Zinnias.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-35569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Zinnias are a broad-spectrum favorite for butterflies, offering a generous nectar supply and easy landing.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: Annual<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Sow seeds after the last frost and water consistently, but avoid oversaturation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>14. Goldenrod<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39657\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39657\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming canadian goldenrod lat. Solidago canadensis on an autumn day.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39657\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39657 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming canadian goldenrod lat. Solidago canadensis on an autumn day.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2524356225.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Why Butterflies Love It<\/strong>: Goldenrod supports migratory monarchs by providing late-season nectar in autumn, aiding in their transcontinental journeys.<\/p>\n<h3>Care Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zones: 3&ndash;9<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conditions: Full sun; dry soil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintenance: Prune to encourage bushy growth and deadhead fading blooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caveat<\/strong>: This plant is believed to trigger allergies in some individuals, but it <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nwf.org\/2014\/09\/the-goldenrod-allergy-myth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isn&rsquo;t supported<\/a> by literature.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Butterflies Like Which Flowers the Best?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39901\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39901\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly feeding on milkweed in Shenandoah National Park. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39901\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39901 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly feeding on milkweed in Shenandoah National Park. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_1008880933.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a review, here is a list of some common butterfly species and the types of flowers they are most attracted to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monarchs: Milkweed, goldenrod, asters<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Swallowtails: Zinnias, coneflowers, purple coneflower<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Painted Ladies: Thistle, verbena, daisies<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Red Admirals: Honeysuckle, clover, milkweed<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cabbage Whites: Mustard, thistle, clover<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Black Swallowtails: Dill, fennel, parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36247\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36247\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia.jpg\" alt=\"A Monarch butterfly standing on a pink zinnia\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36247\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36247 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia.jpg\" alt=\"A Monarch butterfly standing on a pink zinnia\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-Monarch-butterfly-standing-on-a-pink-zinnia.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-36247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, there are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Plant a variety of flowers with different colors and shapes.<\/strong> This will provide food for butterflies at different stages of their life cycle.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Avoid using pesticides or herbicides in your garden as they can harm butterflies and their larvae<\/strong>. Instead, try natural pest control methods like companion planting or hand-picking pests off plants.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Provide shelter and resting spots for butterflies by placing rocks or logs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to note that different butterflies may have different preferences for nectar sources. Some may be more drawn to native plants while others may prefer exotic varieties. By planting a diverse array of flowers in your garden or lawn, you can attract a wide range of butterfly species.<\/p>\n<h2>Invite More Beauty<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39902\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39902\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly and asters in early autumn at Norfolk Botanical Gardens.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39902\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39902 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly and asters in early autumn at Norfolk Botanical Gardens.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2526761573.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>By carefully selecting nectar plants, host plants, and blooming varieties, you&rsquo;ll support butterflies at all life stages. Remember to consider local growing conditions and the plants&rsquo; unique requirements to keep the butterflies coming back year after year!<\/p>\n<h3>Read more:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/butterfly-garden\/\">Build a Stunning Butterfly Garden With These Must-Have Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-build-a-pollinator-garden-in-8-simple-steps\/\">How to Build a Pollinator Garden in 8 Simple Steps<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Butterflies bring life and color to any garden, acting as pollinators while also enhancing the visual appeal of your outdoor space. By carefully selecting plants suited to their needs, you can create a sanctuary for these graceful creatures. 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