'Butterfly Blue' Scabiosa

Butterflies enjoy nectar from a wide variety of plants. Quite a few of these plants grow in containers, allowing you to make your deck, porch, or other small space a feeding haven.

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Oregano

Want to try something a little different to attract butterflies this year?

Instead of the usual flowers, try herbs.

The following three herbs do well in containers, and all are easy to grow from seed. You can also find these herbs at your local nursery.

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One great way to attract butterflies to your patio or yard is by creating a butterfly container garden. A container garden is really just a bunch of plants in a large pot or planter. They can be positioned on your deck or patio, or even put on wheeled carts so they can be moved.

Colorful butterflies just outside your door or window brighten a summer day. Draw butterflies near by providing one or more of the basics: water, warmth, shelter, or food.

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