These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

Growing butterfly flowers from seeds ... The tall spikes of ironweed act as a calling card for butterflies. This late-summer-to-fall bloomer provides nectar for butterflies that linger after ...

Luke says, 'Deadheading helps produce more flowers and nectar for butterflies to feed on.' English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a fragrant shrub, best planted in the spring once the weather ...

Recommended Varieties: Lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an easy-to-grow variety that’s native to most of the ...

This makes it especially valuable in late summer when many other flowers have begun to fade. Butterflies also find Agastache irresistible. The plant’s tall flower spikes act as perfect landing ...