Avens, also called geum, have striking, small flowers in brilliant colors ranging from orange to yellow and red. These ...

butterfly-like flowers float above the foliage in pink and white. It’s a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in full sun and poor soil. If you like a wild, whimsical feel in the garden ...

Butterflies will visit lots of flowers, but there are a select few that specifically attract them. Learn which ones to plant ...

Another of my favorite native perennials is Stoke’s aster, which adds long-lasting color to sunny beds and borders. It grows ...

“Other features you can incorporate in the garden to appeal to butterflies include areas of full sun. Butterflies are ...

Q: I’d like to create a butterfly garden ... Trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials that tend to be suitable for the average garden conditions and provide caterpillar food include: pawpaw ...

Stansel is a founding member of the The Douglas County Butterfly ... where there is full sun. Till the soil and add compost. Create a design based on the shape of your garden, with taller plants ...