Attracting Butterflies

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

Where do birds go when it storms? From blizzards to heat waves we'll show you how to protect birds, bats...

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...

Cardinal flower is a great perennial for a butterfly garden with moist soil. Watch hummingbirds flock to this native plant’s...

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...

Find out what eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies and their caterpillars look like and the best host plants to attract them.

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

Grow lantana in butterfly gardens to attract more of these nectar lovers. Learn tips for growing lantana flowers.

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

Discover everything you need to know about the cecropia moth, one of the largest and most beautiful moths in America.

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...

Add a mix of flowering shrubs, annuals and perennials to attract hungry caterpillars to visit your butterfly garden.

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

Readers share their favorite flowers that always attract the most butterflies to visit their gardens.

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

Learn when butterfly bushes bloom and how to prune and take care of a butterfly bush, plus why some varieties...

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

Want to attract butterflies on a budget? Fill your garden with beautiful butterfly flowers from just a few dollars' worth...

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

These easy-to-grow perennials attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of color to your garden.

This native American wildflower blooms into early fall, providing nectar for late-season butterfly garden visitors.

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

Take our butterfly challenge and see how many you know!

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