Gardening for Butterflies205 Stories
Landscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Saucer Magnolia
Witness its glorious spectacle in early spring, but this specimen tree brings other delightful visuals to a garden too
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Vine Maple
Exciting year-round color and adaptability make this highly ornamental native small tree a top choice for home gardens
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: River Birch
Pick this rugged native tree for its intriguing peeling bark, soil adaptability or leaves that bring dappled shade to a garden
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Coyote Bush
Remarkably resilient, this coast-happy shrub attracts native wildlife — and its leaves have an unusual attribute
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plants: A Bevy of Beauties from the Meadow
Draw butterflies, birds and bees to the garden year-round with these low-maintenance Eupatorium varieties
Full StoryCentral Plains GardeningGreat Design Plant: Culver's Root
Spiky summer blooms beloved by butterflies and architectural interest in winter make this Midwest native plant worth featuring in the garden
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: 'Charity' Oregon Grape
Giving nectar to hummingbirds and delicious berries to all, 'Charity' is a four-season garden delight that lives up to its name
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Virginia Mountain Mint
Watch a world of insects dine on this Midwest native, an easy bloomer that washes the garden (and your skin) in scents of cool mint
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Noell's Grevillea
Late winter is prime showtime for this shrub's artful blooms, bringing color and cheer to coastal landscapes
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Purple Prairie Clover
Bees and butterflies and color, oh my! This cheery native perennial will energize your landscape
Full StoryFoliageGreat Design Plant: Golden Breath of Heaven
Aromatic foliage as soft as an angel's wing makes this plant a blessing in any garden, but it's the vivid chartreuse color that's divine
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