Butterflies not only add beauty to our gardens but also play an integral part in the ecology of the landscape. Adult butterflies aid in pollination as they look for nectar and larvae can feed on plant pests such as aphids. Plant a mixture of plants that attract both adults and larvae, and avoid using pesticides as these might affect these beneficial insects.
Achillea millefolium
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Asclepias curassavica
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Centranthus ruber
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Coreopsis grandiflora
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Echinacea purpurea
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Gaillardia grandiflora hybrids
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Heliotropium arborescens
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Lantana hybrids
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Rudbeckia hirta varieties
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Scabiosa columbaria varieties