Monarch Butterfly Numbers Are Declining—But You Can Help
Are monarch butterflies endangered? Monarch population numbers are falling and it's clear that these butterflies need our help.
What Type of Caterpillar Eats Parsley Plants?
Wondering if those eggs or caterpillars on your herb plants are pests or beneficial wildlife? Identify a parsley caterpillar and...
9 Butterfly Garden Flowers to Grow From Seeds
Want to attract butterflies on a budget? Fill your garden with colorful butterfly flowers from just a few packets of...
Try Attracting Butterflies With Fruit
Nectar flowers aren't the only way to bring butterflies to your garden. Offer fruit for a new butterfly food source.
18 Fascinating Butterfly Facts You Didn’t Know
Why are butterfly wings different colors? Where do they sleep at night? Learn all about butterflies with these interesting butterfly...
7 Go-To Garden Flowers That Butterflies Like
Want to attract butterflies? Try growing these types of flowers that our readers say their butterflies like the most.
Meet the Gorgeous Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly
Learn to identify a great spangled fritillary. Look for glints of silver on large orange wings to identify these butterflies...
Meet the Vast (and Fast!) Skipper Butterfly Family
Small and speedy, skipper butterfly species often fly under the radar. But these fascinating pollinators add lively interest to any...
Grow Native Butterfly Weed for Monarchs
Butterfly weed is a perfect milkweed variety for flower gardens. Here's why you should add this monarch host plant to...
Meet the Tiny Fiery Skipper Butterfly
Meet the fiery skipper: one of the smallest butterflies in the skipper family. Plus, learn about fiery skipper caterpillars and...
How to Save and Plant Milkweed Seeds From Pods
Milkweed seeds are tricky to grow. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant milkweed seeds...
Lantana Flower Brings Easy Color to Beds and Containers
Discover how to grow vibrant lantana flower for long-lasting color that draws hummingbirds and butterflies like a magnet.
Lobelia (Cardinal Flower) Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Cardinal flower is a good native plant for a pollinator garden with moist soil. Butterflies and hummingbirds flock to lobelia's...
Add Native Liatris (Blazing Star) to Butterfly Gardens
Funky purple spires of liatris or blazing star attract butterflies. This native plant blooms into early fall, providing late-season nectar.
How to Identify a Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
See what Baltimore checkerspot butterflies and caterpillars look like. Plus, learn which host plants you should grow to support this...
5 Easy Ways to Attract and Help Butterflies
Attract more butterflies to your backyard with a few simple steps. Plus learn tips to help butterflies by growing their...
How to Make Your Own Butterfly Planters
You can attract butterflies even if you only have a balcony or patio. Learn how to make butterfly planters for...
5 Essential Butterfly Photography Tips
With patience and the right timing, you can take amazing pictures of butterflies with any camera. Get top tips for...
Watch Your Flowers for a Diana Fritillary Butterfly
Identify the uncommon Diana fritillary butterfly. See what the male and female butterflies look like and which host plants will...
How to Grow Whorled Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies
For late-summer blooms that feed hungry monarch butterflies, try whorled milkweed.
Narrowleaf Milkweed Care and Growing Tips
If you want to attract monarch butterflies, consider planting narrowleaf milkweed. Find out the ideal growing conditions for this host...
Does Milkweed Need Full Sun or Shade to Grow Best?
Wondering if milkweed needs full sun, or if it can take a little shade? Here's the answer.
Top 10 Types of Milkweed to Support Monarch Butterflies
You have probably thought about planting milkweed to help monarch butterflies. Here are 10 of the best types of milkweed...
Pentas: A Perfect Plant for Butterfly Gardens
Learn how to grow pentas, also known as starflower. This colorful, easy-to-grow annual is a swallowtail butterfly and hummingbird favorite.
12 Pretty Pictures of Milkweed Flowers in Bloom
Milkweed is a beautiful plant—both for helping butterflies and for the gorgeous flowers it grows. Find awe in milkweed's lovely...
How to Grow Poke Milkweed for Pollinators
Discover a unique, uncommon milkweed for the shady areas of your yard! Here's how to grow poke milkweed, and how...
Butterfly Eggs: Where Do Caterpillars Come From?
Out of the blue, caterpillars appear in the garden. But where do caterpillars come from? See butterflies laying eggs on...
How to Identify a Zebra Longwing Butterfly
Find out what a zebra longwing butterfly looks like and where you can see them in the U.S. Also learn...
Grow Aster Flowers to Attract Butterflies in Fall
Late-blooming aster flower varieties will attract butterflies and bees to your garden throughout the end of summer and into fall.
The Ultimate Milkweed Plant Growing Guide
A milkweed expert answers questions, including why monarchs need milkweed, when to plant milkweed, and how to grow a milkweed...
Look for Clouded Sulphur Butterflies in Your Backyard
The pretty yellow clouded sulphur is a common sight in the butterfly garden. Learn more about this colorful butterfly species.
