What Kind of Plants Attract Butterflies?
What better way to spend a beautiful summer day than relaxing on a patio and watching a private nature show? Butterfly gardens are becoming popular in landscapes everywhere. A variety of plants can attract all kinds of butterflies to your yard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Aster
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Native to Asia, asters are annual plants with red, white, blue, pink or yellow blossoms. Their bloom period lasts from mid-summer until the first frost.
Bee Balm
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A perennial herb, bee balm grows 2 to 4 feet in height and produces blossoms of pink, purple or red. Divide the plant every three years to preserve its growth.
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Butterfly Bush
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The butterfly bush, native to China, forms fragrant blooms of blue, white, red, pink or purple that appear in late summer.
Coneflower
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Coneflowers are perennial plants that are drought resistant and come in a variety of colors.
Yarrow
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Yarrow is a drought-resistant perennial that produces white, yellow, pink or red blossoms.
Zinnia
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Zinnias are popular in butterfly gardens for their various color and appealing nectar.
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