03/23/2026
A butterfly garden works best when there is always something blooming, not just one big flush in summer π¦πΌ That steady bloom is what helps support butterflies across the season:
πΈ spring flowers to get them started
βοΈ summer nectar plants to keep them fed
π late bloomers to carry the garden into fall
Milkweed is especially valuable because it is more than a nectar plant, it is also a host plant for monarchs. Plants like coneflower, verbena, bee balm, cosmos, coreopsis, lantana, zinnias, and blazing star help keep the buffet going.
A garden with continuous bloom usually ends up feeling more alive in every way.