Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Make your Garden a Butterfly Haven

Research done by the University of Illinois Extension shows that these four flower species are colorful, inexpensive, and absolute butterfly magnets. By including a variety of plants and flowers in your garden, even a tiny garden can make a huge impact in supporting biodiversity!



•    Zinnia
•    Milkweed
•    Brazilian Verbena
•    Purple Coneflowers


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