Butterfly weed’s standout orange flowers bloom from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, native bees, and ...

Grow butterfly weed in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Sow seeds directly in the garden—butterfly weed does not require much tending to to thrive,; Water a new plant well during its first ...

While butterflies will visit lots of different flowers, there are some that actually draw them. This can be for several reasons. Most commonly, there are some plants, such as dill, or milkweed ...

Of all the perennials that sprouted up this spring, I was most pleased to see the butterfly weed. After a rough season last year, with deer keeping the plants eaten down to the ground, I wasn’t ...

Two magnets, especially for butterflies, are Asclepias (butterfly weed) and Buddleias (butterfly bush). As with Salvias and Agastaches there are many different sizes and colors from which to ...

Many plants attract butterflies, however, some provide better sources of nutrients than others. According to Garden Design , gardeners should select plants that will support the butterfly life cycle.

Here’s a list specific to southern Wisconsin for top butterfly food plants, compiled from the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association and UW-Extension master gardener publications. Included are ...