Butterflies like warmth and sun, but also a place to rest from rain and wind, making patio garden an ideal spot for these beautiful visitors!
The key is to plant closers of bright colours, and bold, pleasant fragrances that give a big 'welcome here!' sign to butterflies. Brighten up your outside space and attract some butterflies to your patio with these flowers and herbs!
Flowers and Shrubs
Herbs
- Fennel
- Lemon balm
- Mint
- Marjoram
- Rosemary
- Sage
Flowers and Shrubs
- Yarrow
- Bright star
- Golden rod
- Cone flower
- Cosmos
- Verbena
- Lilac
- Aster
- Bee balm
- Violet
- Wild blue lilac
- Native rose
- Butterfly bush
All of these plants can make a home in containers and planters -- if you need inspiration check out this post!
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