Gardening

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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Black-Eyed Susans blooming in a sunny butterfly garden Black-Eyed Susans blooming in a sunny butterfly garden

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, growing Black-Eyed Susans is a great choice. These flowers produce plenty of nectar, which butterflies love, making your garden a buzzing, colorful spot. They also support other pollinators like bees and moths, adding even more life to your outdoor space. Black-Eyed Susans are easy to grow and care…

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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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