Rhonda Fleming Hayes

Top Ten Butterfly Plants: This List Might Surprise You

Turns out the best plants for attracting butterflies to your garden are actually trees. I know! Who would have thought?

File it under the "Well, how about that" category, it just proves that when you think you know it all, you really don't. After attending the WIld Ones native plant conference this past weekend, I've gained a much better

understanding of plant/wildlife relationships, and while there was no bad behavior to report, I am anxious to share some of the more astonishing aspects with everyone as you plan for your butterfly gardens this spring.

Learn more and get the list at The Garden Buzz

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