Attracting butterflies to your Colorado Springs garden is a very rewarding process. It takes a bit of patience at first, but once the butterflies find your new plantings, they will become regulars to your yard.
The most important factor in attracting butterflies is to NOT spray herbicides or insecticides. You will not have any success attracting these beautiful winged creatures.
Here is a list of a number of plants that will attract butterflies. However, remember to install your plants in the proper light requirements.
Coneflower and Aster
Butterfly Bush and Salvia
Agastache and Butterfly Weed
Coreopsis and Blazing Star
Gaillardia and Goldenrod
Lavender and Milkweed
Penstemon and Phlox
Alyssum and Cosmos
False Sunflower and Joe Pye Weed
Monarda and Roses
Side Note: As a little boy, I used to call them Flutterbys, because I thought it sounded better! Give us a call for a free consultation.