Since butterflies like to sit in the water and sip, pay close attention to water depth. Butterflies are insects, therefore are cold-blooded. They tend to congregate in corners and along fences. They also like to sit on rocks, cement statues and warm sidewalks. Anything that retains the sun's heat will do.
Butterflies prefer fragrant, colorful flowers that bloom a long time.
Such plants include bee balm, dahlia, impatients, zinnia, snapdragon, yarrow, marigolds, mints, phlox, bougainvillea, coneflower, and geranium. Host plants, such as milkweed are essential to their young. If all of these ingredients can be found in your garden, the elusive butterfly may take up permanent lodging. I say may because I now have all of these things, and am still awaiting the sound of tiny little caterpillar feet. Inc. Pagewise makes no representations about the content published on this site.