Attracting Butterflies

To some people, seeing a monarch butterfly has meaning. These orange and black fliers can be a symbol of strength,...

Once you know the difference, it's easy to identify a viceroy butterfly vs a monarch. See what their wings and...

You've probably seen monarch butterflies, and maybe monarch caterpillars, but there's a lot to learn about the monarch life cycle.

Monarch butterfly migration is a long journey. Learn how these amazing butterflies make the trip, where monarchs migrate to and...

There's more to the journey of monarch butterflies than you may know. Study this monarch migration map to see the...

If a storm is coming, make sure your butterflies have safe habitat to ride out the weather. Find out where...

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn about butterfly host plants and...

Ready to take butterfly gardening to the next level? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food to eat and...

Love attracting butterflies to your backyard? Take notice of these flying pollinators and learn helpful butterfly identification tips.

Many people think moths are the nighttime equivalent of butterflies, but it’s not quite that simple. Learn the differences between...

Want to see a pipevine swallowtail butterfly in your own garden? Try planting native pipevines host plants to draw them...

Look closely at your backyard butterflies! Here's how to detect the subtle differences among the three butterflies that look...

Learn how to identify and attract red admiral butterflies. Find out what they eat, where they live and what host...

Attract elegant zebra swallowtail butterflies to your yard by growing their favorite nectar plants. Also discover the host plant for...

Learn how to identify a cabbage white butterfly. Discover what they eat, where they live and how to save your...

Attract more beautiful pollinators with these flowering bushes that attract butterflies. You'll also get easy-care vibrant color to fill your...

Learn more about silver-spotted skippers, including how to identify these butterflies and how to attract them to your backyard.

Learn more about the bright, colorful moths you can see in your backyard any time of day.

See what pearl crescent butterflies and caterpillar look like, boost your butterfly identification knowledge, and learn how to attract them...

When other blooms are past their prime, looks to these fall flowers that attract butterflies to keep your garden alive...

Fill your garden with colorful, nectar-rich flowers that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into fall.

Grow a garden filled with colorful wildflowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall.

For a fun idea, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve got two plans for butterfly...

Grow perennial powerhouses that will convince you to stop and smell the flowers. Bonus! Pollinators love them.

Looking for summer flowers that attract butterflies? Try these easy-to-grow choices that butterflies will love.

Learn which butterflies appear first, what they feed on, and the best actions for supporting and attracting the first spring...

Take your butterfly gardening to the next level by learning some of their most common habits to look for.

You know they drink nectar from flowers, but how exactly do butterflies eat? Find out in this video.

Some butterflies prefer fruit to flowers, and some birds enjoy a sweet treat, too. Attract winged guests with a butterfly...