How to Create a Butterfly Friendly Yard

Not only is attracting butterflies to your garden a cinch, but you can do so while beautifying your yard at the same time. Attracting butterflies to your garden can be as easy as planting a few certain flowering bushes and shrubs, which will not only cause them to flock to your yard but adds tons of color too! Take a look below at these 5 tips for how to create a butterfly friendly yard. You can enjoy the whimsy of these creatures this season.

Try some mint magic.

Mint is advisable to grow when trying to attract butterflies because it spreads quite easily and can be purchased inexpensively. A single plant will come back year after year in full force. Not only is mint easy to grow, but you can use it in teas and beverages as well. Butterflies will love it, and so will you.

Dig into some daylilies.

Daylilies are a great way to attract butterflies as their trumpet like flowers will hold all of the nectar they love to eat. Plus, daylilies are perennials so they will return year after year without much work. They come in dozens of lovely colors, so plant a few and add butterflies AND color to your yard.

Give zinnias a try.

Zinnias are a fun flower that you can grow inexpensively from seed or starters. They are so colorful and a great way to add some sparkle to your borders. Butterflies will love feasting on them and can spot their bright colors from high above. Plant a few and see what happens.

Come on with some coneflower.

Coneflowers are another great perennial that is easy to grow and comes in a wide variety of color. Plant them in groupings or borders to add height and color easily. Butterflies will love perching on these tall flowers and eating to their heart’s delight.

Beautify with a butterfly bush.

What is a yard without a butterfly bush? Just like the name says, the butterfly bush is a flowering shrub that will have these lovelies flocking to your yard. They are colorful, fragrant, and so easy to grow. Give one a try and fill a dull space in your yard while attracting some butterflies at the same time.

Oh, and while you are at it, be sure to place some shallow water dishes out as well as some low lying ground cover plants for shade. Butterflies will love you for thinking of these last two elements that are sure to make them feel more welcomed.

Give these tips for creating a butterfly friendly yard a try and you are sure to see some fun and fanciful results. Cheers to enjoying a butterfly filled yard this season!