Locate the garden in a sunny area with protection from the wind. Butterflies and most butterfly-attracting plants require bright sunlight. Plant nectar-producing flowers .
Many native butterflies seem to prefer purple, yellow, orange, and red-colored blossoms.
Clusters of short, tubular flowers or flat-topped blossoms provide the idea shapes for butterflies to easily land and feed. Plan for continuous bloom throughout the growing season . Butterflies are active from early spring until late fall. Plant a selection of flowers that will provide nectar throughout the entire growing season. Use large splashes of color and select single rather than double flowers.