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Milkweed is perhaps the most crucial plant for attracting butterflies, especially the Monarch butterfly. Monarchs lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed, and their caterpillars feed on its leaves.
Despite its somewhat controversial nature due to its invasive tendencies in certain regions, the butterfly bush is a magnet for butterflies. It produces long, spike-like clusters of fragrant flowers that can be purple, pink, white, or red.
Coneflowers are not only known for their medicinal properties but are also excellent for attracting butterflies like Painted Ladies and Swallowtails. These hardy perennials are drought-resistant and bloom from early to late summer.
Lavender’s fragrant purple spikes are irresistible to butterflies, particularly the common and small tortoiseshell butterflies. This plant thrives in sunny, well-drained environments and doubles as a fantastic herb for culinary and aromatic uses.