Butterfly Nectar PlantsĪ butterfly needn’t be ready to lay eggs to visit your garden. Since caterpillars will nibble away at your plants, you’ll want to make sure they’re semi-hidden, unless displaying munched leaves is your thing. Ideally, you’ll want to place these plants near the stuff you’ll want to have pollenated, but there’s a catch. The association that caterpillars enjoy with plants is surprisingly specific – if a butterfly hatches an egg on the wrong plant type, the caterpillar will die.Īs such, having the right host plant will most likely translate to having several butterflies flutter into your backyard to lay eggs. These plants are inadvertently designed to provide caterpillars with a place to live and eat all at once. You can do this by reserving some of your garden space for host plants. One of the neat tricks behind getting butterflies to your garden is to create an environment where they can live and thrive before they make their metamorphosis. Host a Butterfly Before They Spread Their Wings
Host a Butterfly Before They Spread Their Wingsġ. A free log-in account is needed to use some features. This free web app is designed for mobile devices but can be used on a computer, too. Log into your account on your phone, tablet or computer – the app and your data are available anywhere via internet.62 Florida butterflies, with color photos and information, including flight period, location (Florida counties), host plants, and more.Guidance from UF/IFAS experts to help you design, plant and maintain an attractive butterfly garden that follows the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™.128 Florida-Friendly, butterfly-attracting plants, with color photos and the information you need to choose the right plants.Create a free account from the app menu to use the Garden Design and plant bookmark features.
View your plant list with a touch as you shop, or create a printable pdf with details.Q&A format guides you in creating a custom plant list based on your garden's location and characteristics.Plant lists, design and gardening tips, and butterfly guides are at your fingertips with the UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program's free Butterfly Gardens mobile web app. Plan your butterfly garden the Florida-Friendly way!
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