It is a small but fascinating indoor collection of living butterflies, a tropical greenhouse for butterflies. You may also want to check with your local zoo. It's easy to create or convert your garden into a private retreat for native butterflies. A butterfly garden that included plants for the entire life cycle will attract the greatest number and variety of native butterflies.
Many flowers provide a good source of nectar to attract the adults.
When the butterfly detects something sweet, it will extend its coiled proboscis and probe into the flower for nectar. Choose a variety of plants that will bloom at different times of the season to make your garden more attractive to a wider assortment of butterflies. Plant the flowers in clusters of each species, and create a garden that includes several different colors and flower heights. Clusters of flowers are easier for the butterflies to locate than individual plants. A mixture of annuals, perennials and biennials will allow you to experiment with different flower combinations each year as you discover which species work best for your area.