Butterfly Attracting Perennials

Butterfly attracting perennials are one of the smartest ways to support these beloved pollinators. They build a garden that keeps delivering for years to come. Unlike annuals, perennials come back each season. So once you establish a butterfly-friendly bed, it keeps delivering nectar-rich blooms without starting from scratch. Because butterflies return to reliable food sources, a perennial garden is one of the best ways to increase butterfly activity. You'll see more visitors each season as your garden matures.

At Garden Crossings, our butterfly attracting perennials come from a carefully curated lineup. We source every variety for strong pollinator performance and long-lasting beauty. You'll find varieties with long flowering windows and bold blooms in the colors butterflies seek out most. With options for spring, summer, and fall, that means butterflies have a reason to visit from the first warm day through frost.

Multiple Monarch butterflies feeding on the nectar of a purple butterfly bush
Close-up of a vibrant pink Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center, surrounded by green leaves and buds in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large, vibrant pink Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) blooms with deep red centers stand out among lush green leaves and several unopened buds, highlighting this beautiful perennial variety - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of the Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, showcasing vibrant pink petals with a deep red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large pink Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and prominent stamen blooms among green leaves and buds, bringing vibrant charm to any garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows a large pale pink bloom with a deep red center, delicate veining, green foliage, and flower buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large pink and white blooms with deep red centers, set against dark green leaves and buds for striking garden appeal - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A large white bloom of Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals and a pale yellow center stands out against dark green and purple foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large white Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a yellow stamen blooms amid dark green, purple-tinged leaves in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of a Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features vibrant pink blooms with striking yellow stamens, set against green and purple-tinged foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, vibrant pink blooms and deep green leaves, thriving in garden beds bordered by grass and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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The Summerific® 'Garnet Globes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) displays large, vibrant red blooms with dark centers and yellow stamens, set among green leaves with other red hibiscus flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.The compact Summerific® 'Garnet Globes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, bright red flowers and dark green leaves, growing in a landscaped garden bed near a road with more Rose Mallow plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Summerific® 'Garnet Globes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of the Summerific® 'Glitter Bomb' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with large pink blooms, a deep red center, and dark pink veins amid green leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large pink Summerific® 'Glitter Bomb' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with a deep red center and radiating red veins blooms among green leaves. Another flower and buds are partially visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Summerific® 'Glitter Bomb' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
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The Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, vibrant red flowers with prominent petals and a yellow stamen, set against green and dark reddish-purple leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant red Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bloom stands out among green leaves and other colorful flowers, including white and yellow clusters and an orange coneflower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows its large, delicate pink petals with a red center, surrounded by green leaves and other native perennial hibiscus flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) is a hardy native perennial with lush green foliage and large vibrant pink-purple blooms featuring deep red centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
$18.99

A large, white Summerific® 'Perfect Storm' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with pink veins and a deep red center is highlighted by sunlight amid dark foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a large pink and white Summerific® 'Perfect Storm' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a red center and prominent stamen, set against striking green and purplish foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Perfect Storm' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Summerific® 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows a large, vibrant red flower with a yellow-tipped stamen, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large, vibrant red Summerific® 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flowers with prominent yellow stamens bloom among green leaves and several unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Summersong™ Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea), a compact and long-blooming perennial, features spiky orange-brown centers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Summersong™ Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea) is a compact, perennial with bright pink petals, orange-brown centers, and green foliage. A wooden lattice fence appears in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summersong® Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of Summit Sweets™ Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon), a sun-loving perennial, with clusters of vivid tubular blooms and slender green stems, set against a softly blurred garden background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A group of Summit Sweets™ Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) displays tall spikes of vivid purple tubular blooms and glossy green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Summit Sweets™ Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Clusters of bright pink, ruby-red Summit Sweets™ Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon) flowers with white streaks bloom on tall green stems with narrow leaves, creating a stunning pollinator plant against dark backgrounds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Summit Sweets™ Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon) displays vibrant ruby-red tubular flowers and tall green lance-shaped leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Summit Sweets™ Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Close-up of a blooming SunMagic® Vintage Brilliant Rose Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink petals and a spiky, reddish-orange central cone, surrounded by green foliage and other summer-blooming perennials in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunMagic® Vintage Brilliant Rose Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring prominent red centers and vivid pink petals atop green stems and foliage, blooms beautifully in garden settings, making it a striking summer-blooming perennial and an excellent addition to pollinator gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Brilliant Rose Coneflower (Echinacea)

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The SunMagic® Vintage Electric Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) features brilliant orange-red petals with a spiky green and orange center, beautifully set against lush green foliage in the garden. This eye-catching perennial thrives in full sun, delivering electrifying color and vibrant energy to any sunny border or flowerbed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo vibrant SunMagic® Vintage Electric Orange Coneflowers (Echinacea) in full bloom are surrounded by green leaves and several flower buds, creating a colorful and lush garden scene that highlights this stunning perennial for full sun - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Electric Orange Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of a blooming SunMagic® Vintage Fuchsia Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink petals and a spiky orange center, surrounded by green leaves and other similar flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunMagic® Vintage Fuchsia Coneflower (Echinacea) displays vibrant pink blooms with spiky orange centers rising above green foliage in the sunlight. At the heart of the display, one flower hosts a small insect on its petal - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Fuchsia Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of the vivid SunMagic® Vintage Hot Pink Coneflower (Echinacea), showcasing its brilliant hot pink petals and striking dark red center, set amid lush green foliage and multiple buds at different stages of bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunMagic® Vintage Hot Pink Coneflower (Echinacea) displays vivid hot pink petals with deep red centers, encircled by lush green leaves and emerging buds. Dewdrops accent some petals as these striking perennial blooms flourish outdoors in a pollinator-friendly garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Hot Pink Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of a vibrant pink SunMagic® Vintage Lavender Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring a dark orange center and surrounded by green leaves and buds at various stages of bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo blooming SunMagic® Vintage Lavender Coneflowers (Echinacea), featuring vibrant pink petals and striking orange-brown centers, are surrounded by lush green foliage and several unopened buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Lavender Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of the SunMagic® Vintage Lipstick Coneflower (Echinacea) displaying vivid pink petals and a spiky green-and-orange center. The flower is surrounded by lush green leaves and additional buds in the sunlit background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a SunMagic® Vintage Lipstick Coneflower (Echinacea) features vivid bright pink blooms with a spiky orange-green center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Lipstick Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of the SunMagic® Vintage Mango Coneflower (Echinacea), displaying its vibrant yellow petals and greenish-brown center, surrounded by lush green leaves and softly blurred stems in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSunMagic® Vintage Mango Coneflower (Echinacea) features bright orange blooms with green centers that appear among lush foliage, showcasing a mix of fully opened flowers and buds. This vibrant pollinator plant brings lively color to the garden while attracting bees and butterflies - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Mango Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of the SunMagic® Vintage Pearl White Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring a spiky orange and green center surrounded by green leaves and buds, perfect for adding beauty to any pollinator garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a SunMagic® Vintage Pearl White Coneflower (Echinacea) with a spiky yellow-green center, surrounded by green leaves and additional flower buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Pearl White Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of several blooming SunMagic® Vintage Pink Coneflower (Echinacea) plants, showcasing their vibrant pink petals and spiky orange centers amidst lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of SunMagic® Vintage Pink Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink petals and spiky orange centers stands out in the perennial garden, surrounded by lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Pink Coneflower (Echinacea)

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The SunMagic® Vintage Red Coneflower (Echinacea) is captured here in full bloom, displaying its vibrant pink-red pointed petals and spiky dark center, surrounded by lush green leaves and partial blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo vibrant SunMagic® Vintage Red Coneflower (Echinacea) plants with dark centers are blooming among lush green leaves in this perennial garden, surrounded by several flower buds in various stages of development - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

SunMagic® Vintage Red Coneflower (Echinacea)

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