Pincushion perennial blooms are nectar rich, attracting butterflies and birds to their sweet fragrant flowers.
Flowers
Cosmos
These delicate looking flowers are easy to grow and easy to maintain. They come in a variety of colors and are gorgeous to use a cut flower as well.
Yarrow
The gorgeous flat-headed blooms of this plant are perfect for butterflies. Yarrow has been known to help gardens by adding calcium, silica, and phosphorus to the soil.
Hibiscus
The hibiscus would be an impressive addition to any garden. Blooms attract both butterflies and birds to your yard.
Egyptian Star Cluster
When the eye-catching Egyptian Star Cluster is in bloom, a cluster of red star-shaped flowers will brighten up your garden.
Hollyhock
These soaring towers of eye-catching color are perfect in any garden. Painted Lady butterflies will love to munch on the light colored green foliage.
Bee Balm
Known for attracting bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators with its natural aroma; bee balm is well suited to moist meadows and hillsides.
Salvia
Butterflies and hummingbirds adore the nectar of these small flowers. This is a true must-have for all butterfly gardens
Snapdragon
An old-fashioned staple and delight to have in any garden. They are one of the most popular flowers with children
Coneflowers
These large attractive pink or purple flowers are lovely to have in your garden in midsummer. They require little attention and are very cold hardy.
Bleeding Heart
Aster
The Asters have a variety of colors that are sure to please any gardener. Although there are many flower colors, most of
Pussy-toe
These unique looking plants grow only a few inches high with stalks that produce small fuzzy looking pink flowers. The stalks can range in height depending on the species.
Violet
These beautiful small plants are so diverse that many different varieties would make a great addition to your gardens.
Marigold
These charming little plants are a lovely addition to any garden. They are small bushy plants that have dark green
Lavender
The same rich aroma and essential oils that make Lavender a popular plant for sachets and potpourri bring butterflies to its blooms in the garden.
Tropical Milkweed
(aka Blood Flower) One look at this plant’s vivid red blooms and you will understand why Tropical Milkweedis a suitable
Swamp Milkweed
This Milkweed is a native to Eastern North America and can reach up to four feet tall. It has slim leaves that reach up
Common Milkweed
Butterflies love the nectar and Monarchs love the foliage of the Common Milkweed. This is one of the most common Milkweeds and is native
Blazing Stars
These unique showy plants(aka: Gayfeather) are great to have in a mixed perennial garden. They have 2 to 3 inch purple,