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
A close-up of small, star-shaped pink and white blooms clustered on the fragrant Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, set against a soft green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a large, deer-resistant shrub with clusters of fragrant white flowers and green leaves, blooming beautifully outdoors to add charm and scent to your landscape. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant pink flowers with white centers blooming on Spilled Wine® Weigela, set against dark green leaves. This shrub offers striking color contrast with its rich foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSpilled Wine® Weigela with dense clusters of bright pink flowers and dark foliage in a mulched bed surrounded by young greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spilled Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

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
$17.99
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
$17.99
A close-up of a Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights white blooms with vivid pink streaks at the center, surrounded by lush green leaves, capturing this vibrant flowering shrub in natural sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a white Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant pink-red streaks radiating from the center, surrounded by green leaves and additional hibiscus blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Starlet™ Velvet Petunia highlights its velvety black petals and dark center, framed by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A cluster of Starlet™ Velvet Petunia, with deep purple, velvety flowers and green leaves, trails beautifully in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Starlet™ Velvet Petunia

$10.99
$10.99

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
$16.99
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

$22.99
$22.99

The Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush (Cephalanthus) is a pollinator-friendly shrub with glossy green leaves and round, spiky white flower balls - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Closeup of Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush (Cephalanthus) showing round, spiky white flower heads and green buds amid glossy leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush (Cephalanthus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of a pale pink, double-bloom Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with delicate, layered petals and lush green leaves on this attractive flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a dense, flowering shrub with variegated green and white leaves, showcasing light pink double blooms in the summer. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Sugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra) is a compact shrub with green leaves and clusters of white, bottlebrush-shaped flowers, making it ideal for adding texture and color to lush garden landscapes. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra) is a dense shrub with green leaves and clusters of small white flowers, thriving in mulched garden beds bordered by grass and other plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus), a mildew-resistant shrub with deep purple, serrated leaves and red stems. Its dense, healthy foliage stands out against a blurred green background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$22.99
$22.99

Summer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus) features clusters of small white flowers with pale pink centers that bloom among dark green, serrated leaves, creating a soft, delicate contrast against the dense foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSummer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus) is a dense shrub with deep purple-black foliage and clusters of small white flowers with pink centers that bloom profusely across the plant. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Summer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

A large Summer Wine® Rosé Ninebark (Physocarpus) shrub with burgundy leaves and clusters of pale pinkish-white flowers grows in a garden among other green and flowering plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A lush garden features Summer Wine® Rosé Ninebark, a dense shrub with rich burgundy foliage and clusters of small, pale pink-white flowers, surrounded by green and flowering plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Summer Wine® Rosé Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$22.99
$22.99
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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14
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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$27.99
$27.99

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14

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)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14