曆 Plants That Feed Butterflies
Native Must-Haves for Monarchs Pollinators:
1. Milkweed Asclepias spp. Zones 39: Monarch host & nectar. Plant in spring.
2. Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Zones 39: Long nectar season. Plant in spring or fall.
3. Bee Balm Monarda spp. Zones 39: Loved by hummingbirds & butterflies. Plant in spring.
4. Blazing Star Liatris spicata Zones 39: Spiky blooms, a Monarch favorite. Plant in spring or fall.
5. Coreopsis Coreopsis spp. Zones 49: Native yellow nectar source. Plant in spring.
6. Asters Symphyotrichum spp. Zones 38: Late-season fuel for migrating butterflies. Plant in spring or fall.
Popular Extras:
7. Zinnias Zinnia spp. Annual: Attracts Swallowtails & Painted Ladies. Sow in spring after frost.
8. Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Annual: Airy blooms & nonstop nectar. Sow in spring.
9. Verbena Verbena bonariensis Zones 711: Butterfly magnet. Plant in spring.
10. Lantana Lantana camara Zones 811: Clusters of blooms loved by all butterflies. Plant in spring.
Choose native plants for resilience and colorful extras for nonstop nectar!
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