These trees and shrub grow best in full sun. The spicebush will grow in partly shaded locations. Full sun is the best location for these plants. Butterfly weed and fennel prefer full sun. These flowering plants prefer to grow in full sun.
Azaleas prefer to grow in light shade.
Lilac and butterfly bush grow best in full sun. Don't forget that some of the plants listed above can be planted in containers so butterflies will come to your patio or deck for your viewing pleasure. For more information about plants that attract butterflies, contact the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service. Annette's tip for the week Mulch placed around landscape plants should be only one to three inches deep. If adding mulch to the landscape, you may need to remove some old mulch so the total mulch depth is two to three inches.