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Attract Butterflies to Your Landscape

view sign enlarged (pdf/332kb/1p) Butterflies are not fussy eaters. Using a long tongue called a proboscis, they extract nectar from many types of blossoms, in all colors.   Their caterpillar offspring can be more selective. Some eat only one plant species, known as a "host" plant. To ensure the next generation's survival, butterflies lay eggs on these preferred plants. When tiny caterpillars hatch, their first meal is waiting.   Plant nectar sources for adults to eat. Add host plants for adults to lay eggs on and you will enjoy magical butterfly trasformations! Gulf Fritillary Butterfly's Life Stages (Passion vine - host) Adult Egg Larvae Pupae Find butterfly plants throughout the Garden.

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