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 the Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features long clusters of small purple flowers against blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden highlights Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), its deep purple flower spikes attracting pollinators among green foliage and clusters of pink hydrangeas, with sunlit trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with clusters of vibrant purple flowers and green leaves, growing outdoors among similar plants for a lush, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of tall Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with purple flowers and green leaves grows outdoors, framed by trees and a cloudy sky in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) features compact, green-leaved plants with purple-tipped yellow flowers that thrive in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) shows tall yellow and reddish-brown flower spikes above green foliage, with rocks and lush greenery in the landscaped garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) from Proven Winners features vibrant yellow blooms and lush green foliage, growing densely in gardens bordered by grass lawns and garden structures in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) blooms brightly in the foreground, while pink flowers and green trees appear blurred behind them beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of the Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features clusters of vibrant purple flowers with pale centers and dense light green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with small purple flowers and green leaves.It brings vibrant color to a mulched garden bed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) has dense green foliage, tall stems with creamy white flower clusters, oval alternate leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) is a large, bushy plant with upright green stems and clusters of small pale white flowers at the tips, set among leafy greenery for outdoor gardens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

A cluster of tall Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) showcases elongated spikes of small purple flowers among green stems, set against a garden background with other lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of small purple-blue flowers among dense green foliage, lining upright stalks for a vibrant garden display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with pale yellow and light purple blooms, dense green foliag - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall stalks of Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) with yellow and purple blooms stand under a bright sky with green trees - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall spikes of pink flowers with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with clusters of lavender and pale pink flowers above dense green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features clusters of yellow flowers with deep red centers, thin green leaves, and red-streaked petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with small yellow flowers and dark red centers, grows in light brown wood chips, its delicate petals and green stems attracting bees and butterflies - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features bright yellow flowers with red centers amid green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large cluster of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a mildew-resistant perennial with yellow and red-centered blooms, brightens a garden bed and attracts bees and butterflies among green grass and plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
A top-down view of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis shows vibrant magenta perennial flowers with white-tipped petals, yellow buds, and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with red and white blooms and yellow centers, flowers vividly amid green grass and mulch in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

A bushy red perennial, Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, displays thin green leaves and many small, deep red blooms that stand out vibrantly against a mulched garden bed's greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

A potted Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled, deep purple leaves and lighter veins sits outdoors among blurred plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark purple, textured leaves with magenta hints and striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$19.99
$19.99
Three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with spiky pink petals and dark centers bloom among lush green leaves, adding colorful texture - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays vibrant pink and red blooms with green leaves, thriving as a hardy perennial in outdoor pollinator gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea shows its pink blooms with delicate petals and stamens, surrounded by light green and yellow foliage. This shrub appears against a lush background of vibrant greenery. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of bright green leaves frame vibrant pink blooms on the Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea, with flowers in multiple stages, from buds to full blossoms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
Clusters of vibrant pink flowers and tiny buds surrounded by bright green leaves make Double Play Dolly® Spiraea a compact shrub that beautifully showcases its fresh, dewy blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of a Double Play Dolly® Spiraea, features clusters of small purple flowers and vibrant green leaves, thriving in garden beds next to lush grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Play Dolly® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a vibrant pink Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea flower cluster is surrounded by green and reddish leaves, with its small blooms forming a dense, rounded shape at the center. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea features clusters of vibrant pink, round blooms that stand out among lush green, serrated leaves, creating a striking garden display in bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Play Doozie® Reblooming Spiraea

$22.99
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Close-up of clusters of small white flowers with prominent stamens blooming on Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea. Some leaves display hints of burgundy amid lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea leaves displaying red, purple, and green hues with dewdrops, set against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea, a deer resistant shrub with dense, vibrant yellow, orange, and red serrated leaves that shine in sunlight for striking garden appeal. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, bright pink flowers bloom on the Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea, a shrub with yellow-green and red-tinted foliage that adds vibrant contrast to any outdoor space. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Candy Corn® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99

Top-down view of Double Play® Gold Spiraea is a lush shrub with clusters of pink flowers and bright green leaves, adding vibrant color when planted beside brown mulch. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Double Play® Gold Spiraea is a dense, flowering shrub with clusters of bright pink blooms and vibrant green leaves, thriving outdoors in natural light and admired for its striking gold foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Gold Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Clusters of vibrant pink flowers with delicate petals and green leaves cover the compact Double Play® Princess™ Spiraea, displaying various bloom stages - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Double Play® Princess™ Spiraea is a dense, compact shrub covered in clusters of small pink flowers, thriving in a mulched landscape bed with a road visible behind it. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Princess™ Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
Clusters of bright pink flowers with small petals and delicate stamens decorate the Double Play® Red Spiraea, a healthy shrub. Its green leaves with reddish edges stand out against a background of lush greenery. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCDouble Play® Red Spiraea is a green flowering shrub with clusters of small, bright pink flowers in a mulched garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Red Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea) reveals its densely packed, vibrant red petals with elongated outers against a blurred green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of the Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea) in bloom shows its vibrant pink, layered petals and greenish-brown cone amidst lush leaves, with more flowers blurred behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99