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

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, ...

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 ...