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 close-up of a Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with ruffled purple petals and a deep yellow center, blooming outdoors among green leaves and a softly blurred earthy background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylilies (Hemerocallis) with yellow centers blooms and purpe petals among green leaves in a sunlit garden, set against a softly blurred background of flowers and foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99

Two Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms show vibrant yellow petals with striking red centers, set among green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three yellow Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms with red centers and six star-shaped petals stand out among green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99

A hanging basket filled with blooming petunias, like the Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination, in vibrant white, pink, and purple shades creates a striking addition to container gardens, with lush green leaves peeking through the blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Clusters of bright red berries grow densely on Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum) with green, veined, textured leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

A hand holds a large, pink Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamens, set against the green leaves of this columnar flowering shrub. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of the Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis highlights its pointed petals and spiky pale center amid green leaves with softly blurred foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis shows spiky purple double flowers with yellow centers, lush green leaves, and a compact habit, flourishing near a white wall and wooden trellis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis in full bloom, showcasing its layered purple petals amid lush green leaves in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lower-angle close-up of a vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis flower with layered purple petals and a tightly curled pale green center, set against lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of the Regal® Josephine™ Clematis features large, lavender-pink blooms with pointed petals and a layered center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Josephine™ Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa) with ruffled coral petals and green leaves in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa) blooms with lush green leaves, adorned with water droplets, take center stage. Blurred potted plants in the background enhance the focus on these fragrant garden roses - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Reminiscent® Coral Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a blooming Reminiscent® Crema Rose (Rosa) with layered, slightly curled petals and hints of yellow at the center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of four creamy white Reminiscent® Crema Rose (Rosa) blooms with pale yellow centers and green leaves. The blurred background hints at pink flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Reminiscent® Crema Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a fragrant Reminiscent® Pink Rose (Rosa) with layered pink petals and green leaves on a disease-resistant bush, another pink bloom partially visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Reminiscent® Pink Rose (Rosa) reveals fragrant, delicate pink petals and lush green leaves against a softly blurred background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Reminiscent® Pink Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra), featuring clusters of small, white, tubular flowers blooming above lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra) features upright clusters of fragrant white flower spikes above lush green foliage against a blurred background of greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, showcasing delicate pink petals, yellow stamens, and healthy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) displays vibrant pink blooms with yellow centers, set among green leaves and flourishing outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A vibrant Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) with yellow petals and red center blooms on a leafy stem in a garden, surrounded by blurred trees, plants, and houses under cloudy autumn skies. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) bush bursts with vibrant yellow roses among glossy green leaves, set in a mulched garden bed with other blooming plants in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink and red flowers with yellow centers bloom atop thick, greenish-gray leaves. Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a drought-tolerant succulent ideal for vibrant, textured displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A young Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) features clusters of small, deep reddish-purple buds in dry garden beds with blurred green and purple foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of small, pinkish-green flowers rise above rounded green leaves and closed buds on the drought-tolerant Rock 'N Grow® 'Coraljade' Stonecrop (Sedum), known for its dense, textured look in subtle earthy hues - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Rock 'N Grow® 'Coraljade' Stonecrop (Sedum) with thick, dark green leaves and pink-green flower heads thrives in soil, highlighting this drought-tolerant plant against a grassy background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Coraljade' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of green, drought-tolerant Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum) with thick leaves and rounded flower heads grows closely together in a sunlit garden bed, showcasing its striking beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop, a drought-tolerant perennial, blooms yellow-green in the foreground with tall purple salvia flowers and a lush green grassy area softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of drought-tolerant Rock 'N Grow® 'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum) with dark purple leaves and stems, topped by reddish-pink flowers, grows in a mulched garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Cluster of Rock 'N Grow® 'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum) with dark purple leaves and dense reddish-pink flower clusters, growing in a mulched garden bed bordered by green grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
A dense cluster of Rock 'N Grow® 'Tiramisu' Stonecrop (Sedum), a drought-tolerant succulent with thick green leaves and many small pinkish-red flowers, thrives outdoors in soil, its vibrant blossoms highlighted by sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of small, pink and red flowers grow on dark stems amid dry mulch and soil, with some green leaves at the edges, making Rock 'N Grow® 'Tiramisu' Stonecrop (Sedum) - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Tiramisu' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of variegated green and cream leaves on Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum), a rabbit-resistant perennial with clusters of bright yellow flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, low-growing green perennial with small yellow flowers shown with bare soil around it and a few white flowers at the edge - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$19.99
$19.99
Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) forms a dense ground cover of small, rounded leaves, with patches of bare earth and stones visible at the edges - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense mound of Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) with yellow flowers serves as a drought-tolerant ground cover in a garden bed, surrounded by green plants and foliage against a soil and mulch backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) features dense green foliage and clusters of small yellow fall flowers. This eye-catching plant grows closely together for vibrant garden displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, rounded plant with dark green leaves and clusters of bright yellow fall flowers in a garden bed with soil and dry grass patches - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$19.99
$19.99

A dense cluster of small, pale pink, star-shaped flowers from the drought-tolerant Rock 'N Round® 'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) covers green foliage near a garden border with wood mulch, sunlight highlighting the delicate blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of pale pink, star-shaped flowers from the drought-tolerant Rock 'N Round® 'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) grows low in a garden bed, surrounded by green foliage and wood mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
Dense clusters of pink-purple flowers from drought-tolerant Rock 'N Round® 'Popstar' Stonecrop (Sedum) spill over a cracked concrete border, with green leaves and more blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense mound of small pink and purple flowers from Rock 'N Round® 'Popstar' Stonecrop (Sedum) blooms in a garden bed, showing off its drought-tolerant perennial beauty, with mulch, soil, and edging visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Round® 'Popstar' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99