Feed them; they will come.
Butterflies seek out nectar among flowers and host plants to lay their eggs on.
Be sure to include a host plant (like Asclepias, Aster, dill, parsley, Rudbeckia) near two nectar plants and you'll see more butterflies.
Monarch Kit
We pack 6 of the best Monarch plants together with a garden plan to get you started. Two Asclepias hosts, plus four nectar plants. $50
18 Butterfly-Friendly Perennials
Anaphalis (Pearly Everlasting)
- Nectar and host
- Nectar and host
- Nectar and host
- Nectar and host
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
- Nectar and host
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The most important equation for butterfly gardens is 2 + 1 = More. Plant 2 nectar plants with 1 host plant and you'll see more butterflies.
Helping Monarchs is Easy
These three specific plants can help make a big difference in Monarch populations.
Salvia varieties supply ample nectar on the return from the migration. After all, it's a long trip from Mexico to the Midwest.
Allium varieties provide nectar and also ward off aphids on host plants.
Asclepias varieties are host for the next generation to hatch and grow.
Asclepias For the Monarch Nursery
Monarchs in particular have seen a dramatic decline because of the scarcity of Asclepias (the milkweed family). You don't have to plant the invasive varieties to help Monarchs. All the Asclepias we sell are hardy, non-invasive and perfect nurseries for Monarch caterpillars.
