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Skip to main content. Butterflies and Moths of North America. Log in. My sightings My species checklist Manage my photographs My Account. Submit a Sighting. Monarch Danaus plexippus Linnaeus,
Butterfly Plants List- Butterfly Flowers and Host Plant Ideas
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience while browsing it. By clicking 'Got It' you're accepting these terms. The annual population status report for the monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus has been released showing a 27 percent decrease from last year's population.
Most of the butterfly plants listed below attract monarchs but some will also attract other butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and moths. These are the plants and butterfly flowers both native and non-native that have attracted the most butterflies to our garden and to other gardens across North America. This also includes host plants to feed butterfly caterpillars. You can purchase seeds or butterfly plants by clicking on any of the bold orange links on each listing below. Regular orange links go to plant pages with more photos and info.