All over the world, a variety of butterflies can be seen. They are very fascinating insects that pollinate flowers. If you're looking to grow some butterfly-attracting ornamental plants in your yard, try the following flowers.


1. Buddleja


Buddleja is particularly fast-growing and is a very easy-care shrub. Buddleja attracts a large number of butterflies in the summer when it blooms brightly, with sweet and fragrant flowers in a very rich variety of common white, blue, purple and other colors. When blooming, the flowers grow into clusters of small bushes, which are generally very beautiful. If you want to control the growth of Buddleja, you can keep it in a pot, in a larger pot, in a sunny and well-drained location. If Buddleja is grown in a container, choose some loose and well-drained sandy soil for cultivation.


2. Phlox


The phlox blooms brilliantly throughout the summer, and its flower color is extremely rich. There are common white, pink, purple, bright red and dark red. Phlox flowers are fragrant, and there are many varieties that are relatively resistant to pests and diseases. However, it should be noted that phlox is easily infected with powdery mildew, and it is usually watered to avoid watering on the leaves. The leaves at the bottom of the branches and leaves are overgrown and should be removed in time. Also, take care to keep Phlox in a well-ventilated and sunny location with well-drained soil.


3. Asters


Aster is a relatively small herbaceous flower with beautiful flowers. The most attractive colors are white, pink, blue, red and purple. When blooming, the flowers are particularly bright, and it is particularly easy to attract butterflies. It is suitable for growing in a sunny location with more direct sunlight, and the soil should have good drainage. Asters are more suitable for planting with geraniums and lavender.


4. Sage


Sage looks good when planted in a large area. It is also suitable for planting in flower beds. It can bloom brilliantly throughout the summer and autumn. The flowers are purple, and this color is the most classic. Sage is a very heat and drought tolerant variety, easy to grow, with common pink, red and orange flower colors, and the maintenance location has more sunlight. It does not require overly frequent watering to maintain a good growth condition, sage is suitable for growing with calliopsis, they can promote each other's growth.


5. Lantana


Lantana can produce a large number of beautiful flowers with extremely rich colors. Sometimes its flowers have some varieties, which are mixed with different colors, including common white, yellow, orange, red, pink and lavender. Lantana can bloom all year round as long as the environment is kept warm. If you want it to bloom more, you need to give some slightly acidic loose well-drained sandy soil or humus soil, keep it in a sunny place, and try to give it as much direct light as possible every day.


6. Egyptian starcluster


The flowers of the five-star flower are in the shape of a five-pointed star, and the flowers are usually white, pink and red. Egyptian starcluster is suitable for warm, hot and dry conditions, avoid frequent watering during maintenance. Keep the soil slightly moist during the spring and summer growing season when the sun is strong. Occasionally fertilize when planting, and they will bloom more brilliantly.


7. Purple coneflower


Purple coneflower is a herbaceous flower that is relatively cold and drought tolerant and tolerant to barrenness. The most special thing about its flower is that its stamen is like a pine cone, and the petals spread out to 4 weeks and hang down, like a very large oil-paper umbrella. Purple coneflowers are very attractive to butterflies, because butterflies love the nectar of Purple coneflower, and now Purple coneflower has become a very charming landscape plant. Plant it in the yard and you won't be disappointed.