You could plant some of these seeds in indoor containers in late February or early March, then transplant them to your garden in early spring. Doing this will give you a great head start on next year's wildflower garden. When you ve become a successful butterfly gardener, you will not only reap many benefits for yourself, but also for future generations. You will experience firsthand the magic of watching Eastern tailed-blue butterflies, fluttering Great Spangled fritillaries , or perhaps a dainty American Lady imbibing nectar from your fragrant wildflower blossoms. In addition, you will be making a vital impact to the natural landscape of the Ozarks, as butterflies are expert plant pollinators.
Early fall is a great time to begin planning next year s butterfly garden.
Whether starting your garden from scratch, or adding a few special wildflowers to attract your favorite butterflies, you can begin to plan now. Once you enter this flowering wonderland, you will see many outstanding Plants in Bloom that you may wish to consider planting in your garden. Finally, you will arrive at The Shaw Arboretum , a breathtakingly beautiful place. First, keep in mind the feeding habitats of your favorite butterflies and try to plan your garden to please them. Some butterflies prefer taller flowers, while others remain close to the ground in their search for nectar.