In late summer, when a lot of flowers start dying off for their winter sleep, the Blue Mist Shrub is beginning to burst with its pretty blue blooms. You've probably heard of hummingbird feeders. Well, there are also feeders for butterflies and these offer another great food source. You can mix your own sugar solution by adding one part sugar to four parts water or you can buy nectar that can be mixed with water. It is important to keep your feeder clean.
Sugar water can become moldy in humid weather.
Clean the feeder with hot soapy water every other day in this type of weather. This will help keep the nectar source fresh and appealing to your butterfly friends. These are only a few plant suggestions that will get you started on your way to butterfly gardening. Your local garden shop should be able to assist you with any questions and add to the menu that will delight and attract the butterflies in your area. Butterflies are no exception.