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Plant a Butterfly Garden

It's easy to lure butterflies to your yard by planting a few of their favorite flowers. This Midwest gardener has created a complete habitat that attracts a delightful array of winged diners.

Watching Butterflies

By Jane Austin McKeon

 

Plan It Properly

Attract butterflies to your garden with a wide variety of plants. Doris Fons of Wisconsin has planted her garden to welcome butterflies in every stage of their development. Her hospitality provides spots for sunning and laying eggs, host plants for hungry caterpillars, shallow water sources, and safe harbor when the time comes for metamorphosis.



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