"Explore 10 Enchanting Annuals Blooming Each Year, Enticing Butterflies"
In a recent article, Serena Manickam highlights 11 flowers that are irresistible to butterflies. These blooms, with their nectar-rich petals, serve as a haven for pollinators in gardens across the land.
- Butterfly weed, with its striking orange flower clusters, is a popular choice.
- Lupine, with its showy spikes of pea-like blossoms in various colours, also grabs the attention of these winged beauties.
- Wild columbine, with its distinctive downward-facing red and yellow flowers, is another favourite.
- Black-eyed Susan, with its golden petals and dark centre, is a familiar sight in many gardens.
- Tickseed sunflower, boasting sunny yellow flowers on long stems, is another attractive option.
- Garden coreopsis, with its bicolour flowers featuring reddish-purple centres and yellow petals, is a delightful addition.
- Blanket flower, with its fiery bicolour blooms fading from red to yellow, adds a touch of drama.
- Bachelor’s buttons, with their blue flower heads, also known as cornflower, are a charming choice.
- Love-in-a-mist, with its unique blue blooms and "misty" bracts, offers a touch of the ethereal.
- Salvia, with its blue tubular flowers on spikes, including sky-blue and arrowleaf varieties, is a perennial favourite.
- Buttonbush, with its unique spherical flower clusters, is an unusual and captivating choice.
Zinnias, easy to grow in most locations with good drainage and full sun, are another excellent option. These vibrant flowers come in a range of hues and offer an attractive prospect for pollinators.
Annual Phlox, with its showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades from white to red, is another popular choice. This plant thrives in full sun and good drainage, blooming from spring into early summer and sometimes again in the fall. It can even reseed in ideal conditions.
Lemon Beebalm, preferring full sun and good drainage, is a fragrant addition to any garden. With its lavender to white, tubular flowers and lemony scent, it's hard to resist.
Scarlet Sage, producing loose spikes of bright red, tubular flowers, is another favourite among both hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Each of these flowers brings a unique charm to your garden, providing a haven for butterflies and supporting pollinators. So, why not consider adding some of these delightful blooms to your garden this season?
- For those seeking to decorate their home-and-garden lifestyle, Zinnias, with their vibrant and easy-to-grow nature, make an excellent choice for planting.
- In addition to the flowers mentioned in the article, annual Phlox is another popular choice, offering showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers that are irresistible to pollinators.
- Lemon Beebalm, with its lemony scent and lavender to white, tubular flowers, is a fragrant addition to any garden and serves as a perfect haven for butterflies.
- Scarlet Sage, featuring bright red, tubular flowers that attract both hummingbirds and butterflies, is a must-have for any gardening enthusiast looking to support pollinators.
- When planning your garden, consider incorporating a variety of flowers, including the ones mentioned in the article, to create a beautiful and life-supporting space in your lifestyle.
