10 Plants That Attract Butterflies

Producer: Swati Chaturvedi

Milkweed: Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed, making it a crucial host plant

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Butterfly Bush (Buddleja): Known for its fragrant flowers, it lures various butterfly species

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Coneflowers (Echinacea): These colorful blooms attract butterflies with nectar

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Lantana: Its vibrant clusters of flowers are irresistible to butterflies

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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): A favorite for nectar-feeding butterflies like Swallowtails

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Zinnias: Bright and easy-to-grow, zinnias are a butterfly magnet

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Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium): A tall native plant that draws many butterfly species

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Verbena: Its long-lasting blooms provide nectar for butterflies all season

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