Butterfly Bush (Buddleja): As the name suggests, the butterfly bush is a favorite among butterflies. Its long panicles of colorful flowers produce abundant nectar.
Lantana: Lantana flowers come in a range of vibrant colors and produce a sweet fragrance that attracts butterflies. They bloom profusely and are excellent for butterfly gardens.
Milkweed (Asclepias): Milkweed is essential for monarch butterflies, as it is the sole food source for monarch caterpillars.
Zinnia: Zinnias are easy-to-grow annual flowers that come in various colors and sizes. Their bright, daisy-like flowers are rich in nectar, attracting butterflies.
Verbena: Verbena flowers bloom profusely throughout the summer, producing clusters of small, fragrant blooms that attract butterflies.
Coreopsis: Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, produces cheerful daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Aster: Asters are late-season bloomers that produce clusters of daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): Black-eyed Susans are native wildflowers with bright yellow or orange flowers and dark centers.
Bee Balm (Monarda): Bee balm, also known as bergamot, produces colorful clusters of tubular flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Cosmos: Cosmos flowers are daisy-like blooms that come in shades of pink, white, and purple. They produce abundant nectar and are attractive to butterflies.