Butterfly Attracting Annuals & Flowers

Butterfly attracting flowers do double duty in the garden. They look beautiful and keep these beloved pollinators coming back all season long. Butterflies rely on nectar-rich blooms for energy. So the more flowers you have in succession, the more butterfly activity you'll see. Because annuals give you a fresh canvas each year, you can fine-tune your butterfly garden every season. Try new colors and bloom times to keep things interesting.

At Garden Crossings, our selection of butterfly attracting flowers covers the full growing season from spring through frost. You'll find compact varieties for containers, sprawling bloomers for garden beds, and everything in between. All of our annuals earn their place through strong butterfly appeal. Plant a mix of varieties and enjoy a garden that stays alive with color and winged visitors.

A black and orange Monarch butterfly on large orange zinnia flower
Close-up of a vibrant Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus) with a dark brown center and reddish-orange ring blooms outdoors among green leaves and everblooming sunflowers beneath a blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A patch of Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus), prized for drought tolerance, blooms brightly in front of tall ornamental grasses and colorful plants on a sunny day, with a blurred car and trees in the distant background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus)

$11.99
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A vibrant Suncredible® Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus) with a dark brown center stands out among green leaves and blurred yellow blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant garden bed highlights a row of Suncredible® Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus) in the back; vivid pink flowers in the middle; and lush green plants in front, against trees and shrubs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Suncredible® Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus)

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A cluster of bright yellow Sundance Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, with some unopened buds surrounded by green leaves. The sunlight highlights the vibrant petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sundance Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

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Two vibrant pink Sundenia® Coral Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves on a black trellis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® Coral Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of Sundenia® Red Dipladenia, a tropical plant with five bold red petals and a vivid orange center, lush green leaves surrounding it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® Red Improved Dipladenia

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Three wide-petaled Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers bloom among lush green leaves, creating a fresh and vibrant tropical display in natural light. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.The Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia, a compact plant with vibrant pink five-petaled flowers, yellow centers, and dark green leaves, blooms against a white corrugated background as some buds remain unopened. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Sundenia® Suprema Vivid Pink Dipladenia

$11.99
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A close-up of the Sundenia® White Dipladenia, a tropical flowering plant with five light pink petals and a yellow center, set against vibrant green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of two Sundenia® White Dipladenia flowers with yellow centers and lush green leaves. Their soft, overlapping petals highlight the tropical beauty of this vibrant flowering plant - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sundenia® White Dipladenia

$11.99
$11.99
Closeup of a single Sunfinity® Double Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus) with dense, ruffled yellow petals and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Sunfinity® Double Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus) with full yellow petals blooms among green leaves, as other sunflowers and a white fence appear in the sunny background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunfinity® Double Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus)

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The Sunglasses Annual Combination features a white pot brimming with Supertunia Mini Vista Hot Pink, Superbells Yellow, and striped petunias, plus lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunglasses Annual Combination

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$15.99
A close-up of a single Sunpatiens® Compact Classic White Impatiens flower with five petals, surrounded by glossy green leaves, appearing fresh and vibrant in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunpatiens® Compact Classic White Impatiens bloom with lush green leaves in front of tall, thin, reddish-purple ornamental grass, creating a vibrant contrast that highlights the delicate white flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

SunPatiens® Compact Classic White Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Sunpatiens® Compact Deep Rose Impatiens featuring deep rose, five-petaled blooms with hints of purple at the edges, clustered among dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Sunpatiens® Compact Deep Rose Impatiens, featuring vibrant pink blooms with five overlapping petals and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunpatiens® Compact Deep Rose Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

A white, wavy ceramic pot holds lush green leaves and vibrant orange Sunpatiens® Compact Orange Impatiens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Two Sunpatiens® Compact Orange Impatiens with five rounded petals each bloom close together among glossy, dark green, serrated leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunpatiens® Compact Orange Impatiens

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$10.99

Sunsatia® Blood Orange™ Nemesia features vibrant orange and red flowers with yellow centers, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of vibrant orange and red Sunsatia® Blood Orange™ Nemesia blooms creates a rich, textured display filling spaces with warm tones and delicate petal patterns - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunsatia® Blood Orange™ Nemesia

$10.99
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A dense cluster of trailing white flowers with yellow centers, green foliage, and petals with fine purple lines creates a vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Coconut Nemesia features clusters of trailing white flowers with yellow centers, small green leaves, and some blooms displaying delicate purple veins on the petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Coconut Nemesia

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A vibrant flower bed features dense clusters of Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia in the front, cascading with red blooms. Low-maintenance yellow flowers fill the back, while a single white bloom stands out among the red display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia features vibrant red blooms with yellow centers and green leaves, densely clustered and blooming outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia

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Clusters of Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia's bright yellow flowers, accented by orange blooms and deep purple petals in the background, create a vibrant display ideal for hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia brings cheerful, bright yellow blooms that pair beautifully with clusters of magenta and yellow petunias for a vibrant, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia

$10.99
$10.99
A cluster of vibrant Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) blooms with pointed petals, densely packed for a lush and colorful presentation - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A white pot with green foliage and vibrant light purple Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sunstar® Lavender Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant pink Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) bloom among lush green leaves, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of pale pink, star-shaped Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) with white centers and pointed petals, set among dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

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Clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) with dark green leaves, pink flowers can be seen below it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) features bright pink, star-shaped flowers with white centers and bold green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

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Clusters of vibrant pink and red star-shaped flowers with white centers bloom among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright pink, star-shaped blooms stand out among lush green leaves on the Sunstar® Rose Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas) - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunstar® Rose Egyptian Star Flower (Pentas)

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa shows layered pink, yellow, and peach blooms—ideal for adding vibrant color and pattern to hanging baskets. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A green pot displays Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa, bursting with lush foliage and an abundance of yellow and pink double blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa

$10.99
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Superbells® Magic™ Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa features clusters of pink, yellow, and white blooms among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant cluster of Superbells® Magic™ Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa blooms pink and yellow in sunlight, surrounded by lush green foliage and tall grasses - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells Magic® Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa

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Bright magenta and deep purple blooms with yellow centers spill over lush foliage in hanging baskets, creating a vibrant, dense display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of vibrant purple and magenta Superbells® Blackcurrant Punch™ Calibrachoa with dark centers and yellow throats, resembling beautifully set against green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Blackcurrant Punch™ Calibrachoa

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Superbells® Blue Calibrachoa features petunia-like purple flowers with yellow centers and lush green foliage, forming a dense, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Blue Calibrachoa

$10.99
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