The key to attracting butterflies and other flying insects to your garden is the use of companion plants. Many people will buy into the adage that the prettiest flowers are rarely the most useful, but this is not true. By placing beneficial and attractive plants around your garden you can attract more of the flying creatures that make your yard famous. Here are a few suggestions for adding natural beauty to your yard while still attracting beneficial butterflies and other insects.
The most popular choice for butterfly attracting plants is hibiscus, which is a composite flower that is native to the islands of Indonesia and Australia. It’s beautiful blooms attract many types of butterflies, but are especially noticeable in the fall. To attract more species, plant pansies, which grow as tall as 6 feet, with big blossoms covered with a variety of colors, from white to blue, pink, orange, green and purple. Other suggestions for butterflies include tulips, which come in a wide variety of colors, are very attractive in hedges and trees, and can be grown in many different habitats. Ladybugs and dragonflies love eating daffodils and other small garden flowers, while ladybirds and hummingbirds also enjoy eating other types of garden flowers.
In order to attract species of both the bees and the butterflies to your garden, plant a mixture of clover, sunflowers, wheat grass, and a host of other flower types, like a blanket or an easy-care grass. You might want to consider trying alfalfa as an alternative to the clover as it does not attract the bees or butterflies as much as a different type of flower, but it can bring the birds and other wildlife in. You may also find that you need to completely change your garden design, by adding fence, hedgerow, and trees to the landscape. These changes will help you attract more of the flying insects that will ultimately make your yard a hub of natural beauty.
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