• Hubs
  • tagged nectar plants

1-5 of 5 hubssort by Hot Best Latest

These bright orange flowers are "Orange Profusion" zinnias and butterflies love their nectar. They, among many other specific flowers are purposely planted to feed the butterflies on their stop to Mexico. This  Viceroy has paused to enjoy the feast.78

Second Annual Butterfly Festival in Cole, Oklahoma

These bright orange flowers are "Orange Profusion" zinnias and butterflies love their nectar. They, among many other specific flowers are purposely planted to feed the butterflies on their stop to Mexico....

15 comments    monarch butterflies
Monarch Caterpillar on Butterflyweed. Photo by OakleyOriginals.65

How To Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

Butterflies are not only beautiful, they also play several important roles in local ecosystems. Many adult butterflies contribute to pollination, while both adults and caterpillars are major food sources for...

3 comments    home tips gardening
A female Karner Blue Butterfly78

Save the Karner Blue Butterfly

The Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) is a beautiful little blue butterfly with a problem. The only host plant for Karner Blue caterpillars, the wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis), is...

7 comments    nature environment gardening
Monarch on milkweed, by ransome65

Attracting Butterflies With Prairie Plants

Whether you live on an acreage or a small city lot, it's easy to attract butterflies to your garden with native prairie plants. Like all wildlife, butterflies are looking for three main things in life: food,...

4 comments    gardening native plants
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird50

Tips For Attracting Hummingbirds To Your Garden

Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures, as they are the only bird to be able to fly backwards! It is the smallest bird in North America and is easily attracted to the color red. There are many different...

4 comments    gardening flowers birds
working