Your address is never sold. See privacy policy . Butterflies need a variety of host and nectar plants, all of which are included in the list above. Don't worry if you only have a small amount of space, even a small window box will be successful. Putting butterfly bush out for a butterfly is like putting a steak out for a bloodhound.
Butterflies have an astonishing sense of smell.
The key is to have the plants close together. They enjoy clusters of plants over one or two. Nectar plants provide flower nectar for them to eat. Butterflies, just like us, have their favorite food but all of them enjoy a variety of plants, shrubs, vines, and trees. Host plants provide a place for the butterflies to lay their eggs.