Choose a sunny place with at least 6 hours of sunlight everyday for butterflies. Cold-blooded butterflies need sunlight to activate.
Planting flowers with lots of nectar will attract butterflies. Choose flowers that bloom at different times of year to always have something for them.
Butterfly nests and caterpillar food plants are needed. Hosting plants will keep butterflies in your garden to complete their life cycles. Some host plants:
Butterflies need wind and predator protection. Plant plants or trees around your garden for shelter. Add pebbles or logs for butterflies to warm up in the sun.
Butterflies "puddling" for minerals and moisture. Place tiny dishes or saucers with water in your garden to make shallow puddles. You can provide a perch using rocks or sand.
Pesticides are toxic to butterflies, so avoid them in the garden. Instead, use natural pest management.
Butterflies like vibrant colors. Planting flowers in bunches and utilizing bright hues like red, orange, purple, and yellow attracts butterflies.
Native plants thrive in your climate and attract butterflies. They also need less water and care.