Butterfly Attracting Shrubs

Butterfly attracting shrubs bring lasting structure and season-long pollinator appeal to any garden. These woody plants grow larger and more established each year. So they become dependable anchors in your landscape while continuously supporting butterfly activity. Unlike annuals and perennials, shrubs offer a permanent framework that butterflies return to season after season.

At Garden Crossings, our butterfly attracting shrubs come from a thoughtfully sourced lineup. We build it for strong pollinator performance and multi-season beauty. You'll find varieties with showy blooms, long flowering windows, and the nectar-rich flowers butterflies love most. Because these shrubs come back stronger every year, they're one of the most rewarding investments you can make. Your butterfly garden gets better with every passing season.

Purple blooming butterfly bush
A cluster of vibrant purple El Niño® Chitalpa flowers with ruffled petals and white-yellow centers blooms atop this drought-tolerant shrub, surrounded by green leaves against a softly blurred background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTall clusters of bright pink, ruffled flowers bloom among long, pointed green leaves on El Niño® Chitalpa, set against lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

El Niño® Chitalpa

$22.99
$22.99

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

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

A close-up of vibrant Chrysalis™ Cranberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flowers with tiny orange centers and blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Chrysalis™ Cranberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) with purple and magenta blooms among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Chrysalis™ Cranberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99

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 clusters of vibrant pinkish-red flowers bloom on green stems of the Temple of Bloom® Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium), a striking flowering shrub, set against a blurred outdoor background of grass and foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Temple of Bloom® Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium) is a leafy shrub with shiny green leaves and clusters of small pink flowers, brightening sunny gardens and creating soft shadows on the grass. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Temple of Bloom® Seven Son FLower (Heptacodium)

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of a dense cluster of vibrant purple flowers and green leaves appears outdoors in sunlight. Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris) features closely grouped small blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris) is a dense shrub with vibrant purple flowers, creating showy fall blooms in a mulched garden bed bordered by grass and greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris)

$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

Close-up of large, round clusters of white Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking shrub with lush green leaves and softly blurred hydrangeas and trees in the sunny background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea shrub, adorned with large white blooms and green leaves, is set outdoors against a blurred backdrop of trees and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A compact shrub with clusters of light pink and white Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea flowers in full bloom, green leaves, and softly blurred pink summer blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush garden showcases compact Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea with white summer blooms, encircled by tall grasses and vibrant purple flowers, complemented by colorful blossoms and green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Three large, peach-colored At Last® Rose (Rosa) blooms are surrounded by purple-green foliage and small pink flower clusters, forming a charming floral display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo blooming At Last® Rose (Rosa) plants with layered petals, green leaves, and a rosebud stand out against translucent panels - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

At Last® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) is a leafless shrub that stands out with many upright, bright red stems in a field of similar plants, set against dry soil and scattered fallen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) with lush green leaves grows in a sunlit garden, bordered by grass and other plants, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Scentsation' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera) features yellow and white tubular blooms with long stamens among green leaves, offering a vibrant look and sweet fragrance - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Scentsation' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera) features clusters of yellow and white trumpet-shaped flowers with long stamens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Scentsation' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera)

$21.99
$21.99

Purple butterfly bush blooms, like the hardy Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), show long flower clusters above green leaves, with pink and orange coneflowers providing colorful background accents - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flower cluster among green leaves, with sunlight highlighting its vibrant colors and softly blurred background flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Sweet & Lo™ Sweet Box (Sarcococca), an evergreen shrub with clusters of small, white star-shaped flowers with pink tips amid glossy green leaves. Dense blooms adorn this shade-loving plant’s vibrant foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of the The Sweet & Lo™ Sweet Box (Sarcococca) with dense, pointed green leaves in a white container, set outdoors on concrete with other plants in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sweet & Lo™ Sweet Box (Sarcococca)

$21.99
$21.99

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

Bright yellow-green, finely divided leaves of the Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) shrub fill the image with dense, lacy foliage and delicate pointed tips. The plant’s overlapping leaves largely obscure the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe bright green, finely textured foliage of a Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) shrub fills most of the image, with clusters of pink hydrangea flowers in the lower right corner. A white-framed window is partially visible at the top. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of long, drooping branches covered in lavender-purple flowers and narrow green leaves arch gracefully over brown mulch, highlighting the elegance of the Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features arching branches with lavender-purple flower clusters, flourishing in a mulched garden bed bordered by green grass and trees - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
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
$22.99

Clusters of small, star-shaped purple flowers bloom densely among green leaves on the Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), a fragrant shrub prized for its vibrant color and exceptional reblooming performance. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), a fragrant shrub, features clusters of purple flowers and grows in a mulched garden bed, bordered by green grass and trees in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Bloomerang® Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows dense clusters of blue flowers with orange centers, surrounded by green leaves and blurred purple flower spikes in the background of this compact shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A garden with neatly mowed grass, colorful flowerbeds, and a vibrant Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in the foreground. Flowering shrubs and more blooms add charm to the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pink and white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea blooms brighten the garden, their lush green leaves below. This hardy flowering shrub adds standout color and beauty against a backdrop of trees and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea flowers with green leaves fill the foreground, while tall green shrubs are visible in the background, creating a lush garden scene. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers bloom among green leaves, some bearing brown patches, on the compact Midnight Sun® Weigela shrub. Sunlight highlights the colorful foliage, and a small black insect appears on one lower leaf. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMidnight Sun® Weigela features clusters of trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers amid green and reddish-brown leaves, creating a compact shrub with vibrant foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Midnight Sun® Weigela

$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