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

As we move into April and more butterfly species mature and take flight, you can incorporate a variety of early-blooming native plants into the garden to attract them.

Say the word “butterfly” to any younger Generation Xer, millennial, or older Zoomer, and any number of songs may immediately jump to the top of their minds. One of these may be the iconic introduction ...

Adult butterflies get their energy from nectar, and they visit gardens looking for flowers to feed on. Grow nectar-rich flowers in the spring and summer months to encourage them. Larissa says, ...