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
Clusters of Totally Tempted™ Richly Red™ Cuphea showcase ruffled red petals with purple-red centers and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Totally Tempted™ Richly Red™ Cuphea, a long-blooming annual, showcases dense green leaves and vibrant red flowers in a light green pot set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Totally Tempted® Richly Red™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant purple, ruffled-petal flowers with deep centers cover the Totally Tempted™ Vivid Violet Cuphea. This long-blooming annual has green, lance-shaped leaves and is a pollinator favorite for any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Totally Tempted™ Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea with red, crinkled, star-shaped petals and purple centers amid dense, vibrant dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Totally Tempted™ Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea, a vibrant pollinator plant, shows off glossy green leaves and numerous red-purple blooms in a light green textured ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Totally Tempted® Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of the Toucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna) highlights its yellow petals with speckled orange markings, set against large green leaves and lush foliage in a bright tropical garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCToucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna) blooms with green leaves in sunlight by a stone wall and concrete ground, while purple and pink tropical garden plants are partly visible at the bottom of the image - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Toucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna)

$15.99
$15.99

Close-up of green, cream, and pink variegated leaves surround clusters of small white tubular flowers on Tres Amigos® Abelia - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tres Amigos® Abelia with small white blooms and reddish-green leaves, adding charm to the landscape when set among green trees and plants in your garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Tres Amigos® Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
Truffula® Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) features vibrant pink blooms with green stems and leaves in the foreground. The background fades to a colorful garden and grassy lawn - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense group of Truffula® Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) blooms with round, purple-pink flowers over trimmed grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Truffula™ Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)

$11.99
$11.99

Close-up of Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountain Hydrangea features light pink flowers with pointed petals that bloom among green leaves and clusters of green and pink buds on this charming reblooming plant. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of blue and light purple Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountain Hydrangea flowers bloom among green leaves in a garden bed with brown mulch. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountian Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Tuff Stuff Top Fun® Mountain Hydrangea features vibrant pink lacecap flowers with greenish buds and dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Tuff Stuff Top Fun® Mountain Hydrangea features clusters of pink blooms and green leaves, growing in a mulched garden bed surrounded by other lush plants and shrubs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Tuff Stuff Top Fun® Mountian Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Unplugged® White Salvia features tall spikes of delicate white flowers and lush green leaves, forming dense clusters that brighten any pollinator garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Unplugged® White Salvia stands tall behind red dahlias and small purple and white flowers, all set against a white background—perfect for creating a beautiful pollinator garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Unplugged® White Salvia

$10.99
$10.99
A cluster of Uptick™ Gold & Bronze Tickseed (Coreopsis) displays bright yellow petals with red centers among green foliage in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Uptick™ Gold & Bronze Tickseed (Coreopsis) blooms in a garden bed, its yellow and red flowers vibrant among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Uptick™ Gold & Bronze Tickseed (Coreopsis)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of Uptick™ Gold Tickseed (Coreopsis) shows a bright yellow flower with many narrow petals radiating from its dark yellow center, surrounded by similar blooms - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A lush Uptick™ Gold Tickseed (Coreopsis) plant with vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms and multiple buds is displayed in a black pot against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Uptick™ Gold Tickseed (Coreopsis)

$26.99
$26.99

Close-up of Uptick™ Red Tickseed (Coreopsis) with yellow-tipped, deep red petals and a yellow center - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Uptick™ Red Tickseed (Coreopsis) with yellow-tipped red petals and a yellow center, set against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Uptick™ Red Tickseed (Coreopsis)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Uptick™ Yellow & Red Tickseed (Coreopsis) shows its yellow pointed petals and dark red center, with green leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Uptick™ Yellow & Red Tickseed (Coreopsis)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of vibrant deep red dahlias, Virtuoso™ Classy Carmine™ Dahlia with layered petals, surrounded by green leaves and a few unopened yellow-green buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A white pot brimming with lush green foliage and abundant Virtuoso™ Classy Carmine™ Dahlia blooms displays deep red petals on a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Virtuoso® Classy Carmine™ Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99
Virtuoso™ Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia showcases vivid yellow blooms in a compact form, highlighted by lush green foliage and intricate petal patterns for a stunning display of color - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A white pot yellow Virtuoso™ Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia flowers in full bloom, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Virtuoso® Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of Virtuoso™ Vibrant Violet™ Dahlia in full bloom, featuring magenta and purple hues. Surrounded by green leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A white pot holds lush green leaves and blooming purple Virtuoso™ Vibrant Violet™ Dahlia flowers, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Virtuoso® Vibrant Violet™ Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99
The 'Viva Polonia' Clematis features vibrant pink blooms with six large petals and dark red stamens at the center stands out amid green leaves and background potted plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. A cluster of vibrant 'Viva Polonia' Clematis flowers, featuring white centers and green leaves, stands out against a dark background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Viva Polonia' Clematis

$22.99
$22.99
Tall spikes of purple and white Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus) stand above green foliage in the garden, with blurred greenery and shrubs behind - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of a Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus) flower spike in bloom, with similar native perennial lupines softly blurred against a green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus), a vibrant perennial with purple and yellow flower clusters, is surrounded by green sunlit leaves, where dewdrops shimmer - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus) features tall spikes with dense purple and yellow blooms and lush green leaves at the base, displayed in a greenhouse against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99

Tall spikes of vibrant purple Westcountry™ 'Persian Slipper' Lupine (Lupinus) flowers stand close together with green leaves and a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Persian Slipper' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a tall Westcountry™ 'Polar Princess' Lupine (Lupinus) flower spike with white blossoms and green buds, surrounded by palm-shaped green leaves and set against a soft, blurred background of garden plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Polar Princess' Lupine (Lupinus)

$19.99
$19.99

Close up of spikes of spring-blooming Westcountry™ 'Rachel De Thame' Lupine (Lupinus) stand upright among green foliage, their vibrant pink and white petals highlighted against a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Rachel De Thame' Lupine (Lupinus)

$19.99
$19.99
A tall Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus) stands upright among green foliage, its striking red flower spikes creating an eye-catching perennial with hints of purple and blue blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a tall spike of vibrant pink Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus) rises from lush green foliage, with hints of purple and white blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99

Westcountry™ 'Tequila Flame' Lupine (Lupinus) features tall spikes of pink and yellow bi-colored flowers with green leaves and reddish foliage, forming dense perennial clusters in a lush garden setting. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Westcountry™ 'Tequila Flame' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99