Butterfly Plants

Butterfly plants turn your garden into a living, moving display that's as beautiful as any flower bed. Butterflies need more than just a pretty garden. They rely on specific plants for nectar, shelter, and in some cases, breeding. By choosing the right butterfly plants, you create an environment that supports these beloved creatures. It carries them through every stage of their life cycle.

At Garden Crossings, our butterfly plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. We select every variety for strong pollinator appeal and reliable performance. You'll find varieties that bloom across the entire growing season. That way, there's always something in flower for butterflies to visit. Because a great butterfly garden needs continuous bloom, we stock varieties that cover spring, summer, and fall.

A black and orange Monarch butterfly on large orange zinnia flower
A dense growth of blooming purple bell-shaped Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula) grows in a garden bed, surrounded by green foliage and soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Dense clusters of vibrant purple, bell-shaped Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula) bloom close to the ground as a stunning perennial ground cover, framed by green foliage and soil, with lush greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula)

$19.99
$19.99

Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca) features bright orange flowers with yellow stamens and red centers above green, succulent leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark ceramic pot showcases Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca), an orange-flowering, drought-tolerant plant with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca)

$10.99
$10.99
Bright pink Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) flowers with green leaves fill the image, as a small bee perches on one flowering succulent to gather nectar - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown speckled pot holds a lush Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) with vibrant green foliage and many small, bright pink flowers featuring yellow centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca)

$10.99
$10.99

Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) features bright red blooms with yellow centers, highlighted by nearby vibrant purple flowers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) displays clusters of vibrant red and orange blooms with yellow centers above green, rounded leaves. This flowering succulent creates a striking contrast with its open, densely packed blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca)

$10.99
$10.99
A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings perched on bright orange milkweed flowers, with a small bee nearby on green foliage - A close-up garden scene showing clusters of bright orange milkweed flowers, pink hydrangea-like blooms, and green foliage growing outdoors among stone edging and other plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Monarch Waystation Bundle

$99.99
$110.94 $99.99
Pale yellow and white Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green buds and leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of blooming white Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) with yellow centers surrounded by green buds and dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of 'Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, featuring vibrant yellow petals surrounded by green buds and foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture A dense cluster of bright blooms, the 'Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) showcases vivid moonglow yellow flowers in full display—a striking fall highlight against a dark backdrop. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Clusters of long, drooping branches covered in lavender-purple flowers and narrow green leaves arch gracefully over brown mulch, highlighting the elegance of the Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features arching branches with lavender-purple flower clusters, flourishing in a mulched garden bed bordered by green grass and trees - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of vibrant magenta Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) covered in small water droplets, surrounded by dark green leaves and some unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of vibrant pink Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) in full bloom with green leaves and some unopened buds scattered among the flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Top-down view of vibrant, deep red Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense cluster of red and pink Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in bloom with dark green leaves. Some buds are still closed. The bouquet sits on a light wooden surface - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Clusters of bright yellow 'Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) blooms, accented by lush green leaves and buds, create a vibrant fall highlight in any garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large 'Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum), featuring dense clusters of bright yellow blooms, sits on a wooden surface in a greenhouse with similar flowering plants visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria), a deer resistant shrub with feathery green, serrated leaves and striking reddish-yellow new growth, set against a dark background that highlights its distinctive foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria), a deer-resistant shrub with fern-like leaves that blend light green, pink, and red hues, featuring serrated edges and slender stems. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

Top-down view of a dense Mucho Gusto® Abelia shrub with small, variegated leaves grows in a mulched garden bed.among green foliage and a patch of grass at the edge of the scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of dense green leaves with white edges and reddish stems showcases the healthy variegated foliage of Mucho Gusto® Abelia - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mucho Gusto® Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of 'Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) in vivid full bloom, showing detailed red petals and dark center among green foliage—a striking fall-blooming perennial for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture A round, purple pot displays the 'Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum), featuring lush red blooms and green foliage, perfect as a striking fall-blooming perennial against a white background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
My Monet® Weigela is a flowering shrub with green and white variegated foliage, featuring clusters of trumpet-shaped pink-purple blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMy Monet® Weigela, a dense flowering shrub with green leaves edged in white and pink, grows outdoors among rocks and other plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

My Monet® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of small, bright red New Vintage™ Red Yarrow (Achillea) flowers bloom on fern-like stems and leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A dense field of New Vintage™ Red Yarrow, a drought-tolerant plant, showcases clusters of small red flowers and fern-like green leaves, with yellowish-white blooms - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

New Vintage™ Red Yarrow (Achillea)

$17.99
$17.99
New Vintage™ Violet Yarrow (Achillea) features bright pink blooms with clusters of tiny flowers and feathery green foliage, plus green buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

New Vintage™ Violet Yarrow (Achillea)

$17.99
$17.99

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
Two vibrant Oso Easy Double Red® Rose (Rosa) blooms appear in bright sunlight, surrounded by glossy green leaves, with shadows from the flowering shrub and flowers cast on the foliage below. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA blooming Oso Easy Double Red® Rose (Rosa) flowering shrub, displays vivid pink-red flowers and lush green foliage in a garden edged with rocks and a green metal fence in the blurred background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy Double Red® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

A close-up of blooming Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa) displays a vibrant orange and yellow flower in the foreground, surrounded by deep red roses, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa) features vibrant orange and yellow petals edged in red, blooming with green foliage and red-tipped buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of an Oso Easy Ice Bay® Rose (Rosa), a disease-resistant variety featuring delicate white petals and yellow stamens, set among green leaves with a backdrop of softly blurred white blossoms. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of the Oso Easy Ice Bay® Rose (Rosa), a disease-resistant variety with white petals, yellow centers, and green leaves. Water droplets shimmer on its blooms and foliage, accentuating rosebuds nearby. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Oso Easy Ice Bay® Rose (Rosa)

$40.99
$40.99
A close-up of the Oso Easy Italian Ice® Rose (Rosa), a disease-resistant shrub with yellow-centered petals that fade to pink, set against soft green foliage. This easy-care rose adds vibrant beauty to any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A cluster of Oso Easy Italian Ice® Rose (Rosa) blooms, featuring yellow centers and pale pink edges amid green leaves, highlights this stunning flowering shrub in a sunlit garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy Italian Ice® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

Three vibrant Oso Easy Lemon Zest® Rose (Rosa) blooms stand out among lush green leaves, with delicate yellow petals and prominent orange stamens creating a cheerful, lively display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy Lemon Zest® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99
Vivid Oso Easy® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) blooms stand out among lush green leaves and buds with water droplets, creating a striking garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of vibrant Oso Easy® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) blooms and buds, surrounded by healthy green leaves with some petals showing light dew - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy® Double Pink Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99