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.

Monarch butteflies on a plant
Close-up of the Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with bright orange petals with a spiky green-and-orange center atop green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with spiky brown centers blooms among green leaves and wildflowers in a garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A vibrant garden bed featuring blooming Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark brown centers, surrounded by green foliage and a few yellow and pink flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A mass planting of Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers is shown amid lush green foliage and some evergreen branches - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of the Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower (Echinacea) from the right side, displays vibrant pink petals and a dark reddish-brown center, set among green leaves with another softly blurred bloom in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of a Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink petals, a dark brown spiky center, and green leaves, surrounded by other blooms in a lush pollinator garden - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea) with long, narrow petals and spiky green centers amid lush foliage. This photo showcases blooms at different stages, from buds to fully opened flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with bright yellow petals, orange centers, and green stems surrounded by foliage and buds, perfect for outdoor gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of the Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring vibrant yellow petals and a green-orange center amid lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea) is a striking native perennial with vivid yellow petals and lush green foliage. Its vibrant blooms stand out in the garden, especially when accented by dark mulch and colorful surrounding flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Improved Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A blooming Sombrero® 'Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower (Echinacea) shows off vibrant petals and a dark textured center, surrounded by lush green leaves with a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A terra cotta pot holds blooming orange Sombrero® 'Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers and green leaves, set outdoors against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of a vibrant pink Sombrero® Rosada Coneflower (Echinacea) with a large pink purple pinnk petals and spiky orange-brown center, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A cluster of Sombrero® Rosada Coneflower (Echinacea), a vibrant, purple-pink flowering perennial, grows in a garden bed amid green leaves and brown soil - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sombrero® Rosada Coneflower (Echinacea)

$17.84
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Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea) features bright red blooms with spiky dark orange centers above green foliage, with a few pale buds below the vibrant petals of this stunning native perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea), featuring pointed bright red petals, a dark spiky center, and green leaves with blurred red blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Bright red Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with dark centers and yellow-tipped stamens rise above green foliage, bringing vibrant color to sunny gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A group of colorful Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers blooms in a sunny garden bed, set among lush green leaves and rich soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A cluster of Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with vivid blooms and green foliage in full bloom against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright red and orange blooms with yellow-tipped petals in dense clusters above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
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A planting of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with yellow petals, red centers, green leaves, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright yellow petals with red centers and dark brown disk florets by green leaves and buds at various stages of bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
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Close up of the Bright pink Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) blooms with pointed petals stands before dense white clusters of hydrangea blooms and green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright magenta flowers of the Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) blooms on tall stalks, accented by green and burgundy foliage with white and purple flowers in the background of a sunny garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Starship™ Rose Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)

$16.99
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Close-up of a Still Waters™ Clematis bloom with striking dark purple stamens, surrounded by lush green leaves and additional lavender blue flowers from the vigorous Still Waters™ Clematis vines in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a Still Waters™ Clematis flower shows its light lavender-blue petals and deep purple stamens, blooming among green leaves in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Still Waters™ Clematis

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A close-up of Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large pink perennial blooms with delicate petals, dark pink veins, a deep red center, yellow stamen, and is surrounded by green leaves and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large pink Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamen stands out among green leaves in sunlight, with a dark surface and grass visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
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A large Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with white petals edged in light pink and a deep red center blooms among green leaves in an outdoor garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features white petals with light pink edges and a deep red center, creating a stunning perennial display among green leaves in the summer garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
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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)

$18.99
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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)

$18.99
$18.99

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)

$18.99
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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)

$18.99
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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)

$18.99
$18.99

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)

$18.99
$18.99
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)

$18.99
$18.99

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)

$16.99
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