Speaker Preview: Herbs for Butterfly Gardening August’s Speaker
The following is a list of herbs to grow in your garden to attract butterflies. Females will search for these Larval Host Plants on which to lay their eggs, as their larvae (caterpillars) will eat only specific plants. Moths tend to be less specific, so are not listed.
GROW THIS HERB... ... FOR THESE BUTTERFLIES.
Apiaceae: carrot, fennel, dill, parsley Eastern Black Swallowtail
Aristolochia (Dutchman’s pipe) Gold Rim Swallowtail
Citrus cultivars, wild lime, orange, jasmine Giant Swallowtail
Bays, magnolias Various Swallowtails (Central & North)
Passion flower/fruit Zebra Longwing, Gulf Fritillary, Julia
Cabbage, broccoli, mustard, peppergrass, nasturtiums Various Whites, Cabbage White, Great Southern White
Cassia, Senna Various Sulphurs
Legumes Various Skippers
Yucca Giant Skipper
Nettles Red Admiral
Plantain Buckeye