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Top 10 Plants for Butterfly Gardens of North America

7. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Zinnias are easy to grow annual flowers that come in a wide array of colors and attract Monarch Butterflies, among others, with their abundant nectar.

Monarch Butterflies love red flowers.

6. Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium)

This tall, native perennial produces large clusters of flowers that are highly appealing to butterflies.

Male Monarch Butterfly on Joe-Pye Weed.

5. Lantana (Lantana camara)

Lantana’s colorful clusters of flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Certain Lantana species can be invasive to some areas, but the butterflies don’t seem to mind.

Gulf Fritillary nectaring on Lantana.

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