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Gardening for Butterflies. Because butterflies are attracted to flowers, it is easy to plant a garden that both you and they can enjoy. Some of the species you may attract are listed in the table at right. A butterfly-friendly garden contains both adult nectar plants and caterpillar host plants. A few common vegetables also serve as caterpillar host plants. Many butterfly gardeners plant extra vegetables, enough for them and their caterpillars. As an added bonus, butterfly gardens often attract hummingbirds.
âWhether you add some favorite butterfly plants to an existing garden or start with a new garden designed just for butterflies, you will be amazed how easy it is to attract them to your yard.â. The first thing to do is select a warm, sunny spot for the butterfly garden. âButterflies are cold-blooded and need sunshine to warm their bodies,â she explained. âLocate your garden near a wall, a fence, or even some evergreens so when they come to visit, they are not fighting a strong or chilling wind.