The Wildflower Seed Mix That Brought Butterflies Back to My Yard
I tested five wildflower seed mixes over three seasons. Here's what actually attracted butterflies, when blooms appeared, and which mix won for each region.
Native Plants
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat: 15 Species by Region
Plant these 15 native species to attract pollinators, songbirds, and beneficial insects. Includes zone ranges, bloom times, and wildlife value by region.
Native Pollinator Garden Plants for March Planting
Plant these 8 native species in March for pollinators arriving April through June. Zone-specific timing and direct-seed options included.
Butterfly Garden Plants Zone 7: 12 Species by Season
Plant these 12 native species in Zone 7 for spring through fall butterflies. Includes host plants, bloom times, and spacing for monarchs, swallowtails, and fritillaries.
Monarch Butterfly Garden Plants for Spring Planting
Plant milkweed and nectar sources in spring for monarchs. Includes 12 species by zone, timing, and spacing for a successful butterfly garden.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification in 7 Steps
Get certified wildlife habitat in 8 weeks with native plants, water, shelter, and sustainable practices. NWF certification costs $20 and requires 4 core elements.
5 Native Plants That Create a Butterfly Habitat
Five native plants that attract butterflies to any yard, with USDA zones, spacing, soil needs, and which butterflies each plant brings.
How to Start a Monarch Waystation
Start a certified monarch waystation in your backyard with the right milkweed species, nectar plants, and registration steps by region.