learning about these species may inspire you to attract butterflies to your garden by growing the nectar-producing plants that they love. By creating a butterfly habitat in your backyard ...

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The butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) is a magnet for butterflies, thanks to its abundant clusters of fragrant, nectar-rich flowers. This hardy shrub is easy to grow and thrives in full sun with ...

In 2023, more than 16,000 butterflies were counted at one local grove. The most recent count was a tiny fraction of that.

Partridge pea serves as a superb pollen source for bees and a nectar source for visitation by some butterflies. Hummingbirds visit occasionally for the nectar as well, and the seeds are eaten by ...