The log pile should be placed in shade with nectar and host plants nearby to attract butterflies. This type of shelter will make a cozy sanctuary in which our fluttery friends can hibernate or roost. Butterfly Houses, for hibernation, can be built or purchased commercially. Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, Comma and Satyr Angelwing are butterflies that hibernate and search for suitable overwintering spots. Strips of bark or a similar material should be placed inside and always place the house in a shady location.
Many butterflies obtain moisture, nutrients and minerals from moist areas around water.
Natural or artificial streams and ponds are wonderful assets to a butterfly garden. Allow a damp area or shallow puddle to form in a garden to see if you can attract Tiger Swallowtails, Sulfurs, Skippers or Blues. By adding a little salt to the water from time to time you will help provide your mud-puddling butterflies with the sodium they need. All rights reserved. Permission to copy without written authorization is expressly denied.