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
Mystic Illusion Dahlia features bright yellow blooms with dark centers, surrounded by lush dark foliage. Broad petals overlap slightly - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A vibrant garden scene showcases the bright yellow Mystic Illusion Dahlia, lush dark green foliage, tall leaves, and clusters of red blossoms in the foreground for a colorful, layered display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mystic Illusion Dahlia

$16.99
$16.99

A split image displays the New Orleans II Annual Combination: Supertunia Mini Vista Yellow petunias on the left, Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbena in the center, and pink petunias with dark veins on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

New Orleans II Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
The Nightingale Annual Combination features vibrant Supertunia Vista Jazzberry, Superbells Dreamsicle, and lush foliage for a lively floral displa - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Nightingale Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Close-up of 'Orange Zest' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) with vibrant orange blooms, layered petals, yellow centers, and lush green foliage—classic fall flowers for a lively and colorful display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Orange Zest' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of vibrant Paradiso Pink' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) blooms, surrounded by green leaves with a few yellow mums visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of 'Paradiso Pink' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) features vibrant purple blooms with pops of yellow, creating a lively and colorful fall garden display with this eye-catching perennial. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paradiso Pink' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of white Paradiso White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers with pale yellow centers surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of white and pale yellow Paradiso White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paradiso White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of 'Paradiso Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) blooms in vivid yellow, creating a dense, cheerful display of fall color amid lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paradiso Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of 'Peter III Blue' Aster flowers blooms in lilac-blue with thin petals and disease-resistant foliage in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Peter III Blue' Aster

$14.99
$14.99
Clusters of vibrant Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) feature rounded, clover-like blooms and green leaves set against a soft, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Clusters of vibrant, round magenta Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) flowers and green leaves grow closely together in sunlight, creating a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)

$10.99
$10.99

The Pleasant Vista Annual Combination features Supertunia Vista petunias in vibrant white, pink, and purple with lush green leaves, overflowing from a hanging white planter - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Pleasant Vista Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Close-up of vibrant magenta 'Plumberry' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) blooms, with lush green foliage and some unopened buds. Layered petals provide a rich texture, making this mum ideal for fall garden containers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of vibrant ‘Plumberry’ Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, with some buds starting to open among dark green leaves—ideal for fall containers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Plumberry' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99

The Polar Peach Annual Combination features a white pot brimming with vibrant indigo, yellow, and white flowers—creating a lush, rounded bouquet that's perfect for brightening up container gardens against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Polar Peach Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Three panels of Prime Time Annual Combination: vibrant purple blooms on the left, bright red flowers in the middle, and vivid yellow petals on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Prime Time Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia features drought-tolerant, daisy-like blooms with yellow centers and pink and white striped petals - - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCProfusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia features vibrant pink, magenta, and white blooms with orange centers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Skagit Gardens

Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia, a vibrant, drought-tolerant flower with yellow petals and red markings, surrounded by green leaves and similar bicolored blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia flowers with pointed petals and lush green leaves. These drought-tolerant zinnias display vibrant red and yellow hues, making them a striking addition to any garden - - Photo Courtesy of Sakata Seed, Inc.

Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor Zinnia

$10.99
$10.99
Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) features large petals of pure white blooms with bright yellow centers above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum), a continuous bloomer, showcases pure white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers amid lush green foliage, seen in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum)

$10.99
$10.99

A hanging basket filled with blooming petunias, like the Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination, in vibrant white, pink, and purple shades creates a striking addition to container gardens, with lush green leaves peeking through the blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Close-up of Rockapulco® Appleblossom Double Impatiens, their delicate pink petals and rich green leaves create a vibrant, shade-loving displa - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A rectangular metallic planter filled with lush green leaves and white-pink Rockapulco® Appleblossom Double Impatiens, some in full bloom and others budding - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rockapulco® Appleblossom Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant pink Rockapulco® Coral Reef Double Impatiens, with lush green leaves and several unopened buds surrounding its double blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rockapulco® Coral Reef Double Impatiens bloom in bright pink, with lush green leaves, bringing vibrant color and beauty to any shade garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockapulco® Coral Reef Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens display richly layered purple blooms amid soft-textured green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens with vibrant double purple blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant pink impatiens in full bloom, nestled among lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A rectangular metal planter filled with lush foliage and vibrant red Rockapulco® Red Double Impatiens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rockapulco® Red Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Rockapulco® Rose Double Impatiens features clusters of bright pink, ruffled blooms and deep green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Rockapulco® Rose Double Impatiens showcases abundant rose-like pink blooms and deep green foliage in a chic rectangular metallic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rockapulco® Rose Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Rockapulco® White Double Impatiens flowers in bloom, featuring green leaves and unopened buds next to open flowers. The delicate, layered white petals give the blossoms a full, textured look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a single Rockapulco® White Double Impatiens, featuring rose-like white double blooms with soft, layered petals nestled among dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockapulco® White Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Rockapulco® Wisteria Double Impatiens features vibrant pink double blooms with white edges amid lush green foliage, offering a colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Rockapulco® Wisteria Double Impatiens flowers with lush green leaves and buds. These vibrant double blooms have delicate purple veining, adding texture and rich color to shade garden containers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rockapulco® Wisteria Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99