Gardening

Creeping phlox blooming in a butterfly garden Creeping phlox blooming in a butterfly garden

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, growing creeping phlox is an easy and beautiful way to do it. Creeping phlox produces colorful blooms that butterflies love, making your garden a lively spot full of pollinators. This low-growing plant also spreads quickly, creating a colorful carpet that looks great and supports wildlife. Creeping phlox grows…

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Pink Joe Pye Weed flowers surrounded by butterflies Pink Joe Pye Weed flowers surrounded by butterflies

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, growing Joe Pye Weed is a great choice. This native perennial is known for its tall, showy pinkish-purple flowers that are full of sweet nectar, making it a favorite for butterflies and other pollinators. It’s easy to grow and fits well in many garden styles. Joe Pye Weed…

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Purple asters blooming in a butterfly garden Purple asters blooming in a butterfly garden

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden late in the season, growing asters is a great choice. These hardy perennials bloom from late summer through fall, providing nectar when many other flowers have finished. Asters are easy to grow and are excellent for supporting butterflies and other pollinators in your butterfly garden. You’ll find…

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Close-up of bee balm flowers with a hummingbird mid-flight. Close-up of bee balm flowers with a hummingbird mid-flight.

Attracting pollinators to your garden is easier than you might think with bee balm. This colorful plant produces bright, tubular flowers packed with sweet nectar that draws in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By planting bee balm, you create a natural food source that invites these important pollinators right to your yard. Not only does bee balm…

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