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.

Monarch butterfly on a flower
Large, round clusters of pale greenish-white Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among dark green leaves. This Proven Winners shrub adds lasting seasonal beauty, with some dried brown foliage visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea is a large Proven Winners shrub featuring clusters of white blooms among lush green leaves and mulch in the garden, all beneath a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of pale green and white Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking flowering shrub, set among lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose=-up of large clusters of pale green Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom amid dark green leaves in bright sunlight, adding vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with this stunning flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
Clusters of pink Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among green foliage in the garden, their delicate petals forming a soft, textured look. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers in full bloom, set against green leaves, bring lush, vibrant color to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea

$17.99
$23.99 $17.99

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms with lush green leaves thrive in front of a building with large windows and a vibrant green wall. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush cluster of vibrant pink Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms bursts amid green leaves, creating a dense and colorful display in the garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea

$24.99
$24.99

A split image features the Jazz Club Annual Combination: light lavender Supertunia Vista petunias on the left, vibrant pink in the center, and white with pale yellow centers on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Jazz Club Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Close-up of Jolly Good™ Clematis, a vibrant climbing plant with purple flowers, yellow centers, and lush green leaves. Some buds and petals are visible, capturing a lively blooming scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant Jolly Good™ Clematis flowers in bloom, a popular climbing plant, with lush green leaves and several unopened buds, all bathed in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Jolly Good™ Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

The Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum) features bright yellow, star-shaped flowers on a drought-tolerant shrub with green leaves, all beautifully illuminated by natural sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A shrub with clusters of small, bright yellow-orange tubular flowers and lush green leaves, Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum) adds vibrant color to any outdoor garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum)

$21.99
$21.99

Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a green leafy plant with round, flat leaves and clusters of light green buds, seen here growing by a white weathered fence surrounded by blurred greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) with green, round leaves and clusters of red-orange berries at the center. The blurred background emphasizes the unique foliage and vibrant berry arrangement. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

$22.99
$22.99

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) features vibrant perennial flowers with yellow centers blooming among green foliage, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) bloom with inner white petals and outer blue petals in a vibrant garden bed amid lush green and reddish foliage, with additional colorful flowers and trees providing a lively background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia)

$17.99
$17.99

A cluster of vibrant green and reddish-brown leaves on a Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla deer-resistant shrub grows outdoors in sunlight with a concrete surface in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of green and reddish-brown leaves with small yellow buds adorns a branch of Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla, a deer-resistant native shrub, set against blurred lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of clusters of small yellow flowers with long stamens bloom among glossy, dark burgundy leaves on the Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla, a native shrub valued for its striking yellow blooms and dramatic dark foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Two compact, bushy shrubs with dark purple leaves, Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla is a striking dark-foliage shrub growing in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by green-leaved plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
A Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub with yellow-green leaves and red-tipped foliage, grows in a wood-mulched bed bordered by green grass and purple-flowering plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of a Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub, displaying green leaves with reddish edges and a cluster of pale yellow buds in the center, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
A dense, rounded Kodiak® Green Diervilla shrub with bright green leaves thrives in a garden among flowers and grass, while mulch and rose bushes provide background texture - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush Kodiak® Green Diervilla—shade tolerant with dense, bright green foliage—thrives in a pollinator garden, bordered by a manicured hedge in front and mulched with wood chips on the left - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak® Green Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of vibrant Kodiak® Orange Diervilla leaves in red, pink, and pale yellow shades. This shrub features pointed tips and prominent veins, creating striking and colorful foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A drought-tolerant shrub with slender branches and pink, yellow, and light green leaves, Kodiak® Orange Diervilla adds early autumn color to garden beds mulched beside logs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Orange Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Red and orange autumn leaves densely cover the drought-tolerant Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla, revealing hints of yellow and green beneath for a vibrant, colorful foliage display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of the Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla shrub, with reddish-brown narrow leaves, grows in a sunlit mulched bed alongside other plants and mulch in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves encircling clusters of small pale pink flowers and buds. Additional foliage with hints of purple blossoms appears in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus), a tall shrub with dark purple leaves, grows among green plants in a garden bed. A red measuring stick stands beside it, with a green metal building visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of vibrant Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia flowers surrounded by pink and yellow petunias, perfect for hanging baskets and adding lush color to your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia bursts with vibrant blooms and green stems, ideal for hanging baskets. Among the open flowers, some buds remain closed, adding fresh charm - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia displays light purple flowers with slender petals and green stems and leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark gray decorative pot holds a lush mound of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia, featuring small light purple flowers and green foliage from Proven Winners, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
A vibrant cluster of small, star-shaped pink flowers and slender green leaves from Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia fills the image, showcasing this annual's colorful and lively floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A large ceramic pot filled with dense, pink blooming Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
Lavender Bubbles' Allium, an ornamental onion with round, vivid purple blooms, creates a striking display against green grass, adding bold color and interest with blurred grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Lavender Bubbles' Allium, a late-season perennial with round purple blooms on tall green stems, creates a vibrant and lush ornamental onion display in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Lavender Bubbles' Allium

$18.99
$18.99
Lavender Lace Cuphea features dense green foliage and clusters of vibrant purple and pink blooms, forming a lush ground cover that attracts hummingbirds and thrives in heat and drought-tolerant gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLavender Lace Cuphea features dense green foliage and vibrant purple blooms. Its narrow, pointed leaves create a lush background for delicate flowers that attract hummingbirds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lavender Lace Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Lavinnola® 'Frost Pink' Spanish Lavender (Lavandula) with soft pink and purple blooms, green stems, and a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Lavinnola® 'Frost Pink' Spanish Lavender (Lavandula) is a low-growing plant with dense clusters of small pink flowers beside a garden path among green foliage and mulch - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Lavinnola® 'Frost Pink' Spanish Lavender (Lavandula)

$18.99
$18.99
Lemon Coral® Sedum, a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance ground cover, grows among large gray and tan rocks near a small pond, creating a lush, natural landscape - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright pink flowers bloom above dark mulch, while a patch of yellow-green Lemon Coral® Sedum ground cover grows in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Lemon Coral® Sedum

$10.99
$10.99