Hallo! Im planting/planning a side garden filled with child friendly plants and was wondering if someone can help me out. Im looking for a small plant/bush that attracts Butterflies. It is going in a small garden with about 6 hours of sunlite (until I get a chance to cut tree limbs down) Im a zone 10, and I would like it to be a permanent fixture in her very kid friendly garden. Any suggestions Seed donation/trades are much appreiciated. I am a beginner gardener so Im not sure what I can offer seed wise but im more than willing to try anything! moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
How about one of the Ceanothus types? Or one of the Buddleje sorts--they seem like an obvious choice. You can keep them small by proper pruning.
I have two "Black Knight" butterfly bushes, they are just blooming and I planted them 2 months ago...I love them!
I'll have to get out my western garden book tonite after open house and look everything up, Im excited! Any specific kinda flower/bush/shrub/vine to attract lady bugs? My daughter has really been showing an interest to them today!
Lady bugs will arrive on their own if there is enough food available for them to eat. They feed on aphids such as greenfly.
How about our perennial Sweet Williams . I watched butterflys yesterday, going all over it . It comes back each year here. DOnt know about your zone. b
