For example, orange and purple flowers will atrract butterflies. Red attracts hummingbirds. White attracts moths and other nocturnal flying insects. With natural landscaping comes the need to become tolerant of weeds and holes in plant leaves. Butterflies start out as caterpillars, so you can expect some raggedy looking plants.
Some weeds are natural bird and butterfly foods.
The herbicides and pesticides you may think you need to apply will poison the very wildlife you want to attract. Plants to Avoid Exotic and invasive species that should not be planted include any that grow abundantly and crowd out native vegetation. Some plants to avoid using in your landscape Autumn Olive Elaeagnus umbellata Barberry Berberis spp. An important side benefit is helping to conserve and promote the aesthetics and health of southeastern Michigan plant communities. The following is an abridged list of plants you will find at local nurseries or in catalogs.