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.

Close-up of tall, cone-shaped clusters of vibrant purple Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flowers among dark green leaves, with more hardy blooms and foliage softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
Close-up of vibrant Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers in blue and purple hues, set against dark green leaves, with a softly blurred background of soil and foliage on this striking flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea in full bloom, showcasing vivid purple and blue petals framed by lush green leaves, set against a softly blurred background of flowers and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea

$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
$40.99 $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
$40.99 $22.99

Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Clusters of pale purple, tube-shaped flowers with orange centers bloom on the Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a compact dwarf shrub, set against a backdrop of blurred flowers and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of pale purple, tube-shaped flowers with orange centers bloom on the Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a compact dwarf shrub, taken in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Garden Crossings

Pugster Sorbet™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant orange ruffled petals, a deep red center, green leaves, and a striking yellow-and-red stamen at the flower's center - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant orange blooms with dark red centers, yellow-tipped stamens, and is surrounded by glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

Close-up of clusters of small yellow flowers with long stamens bloom among glossy, dark burgundy leaves on the Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla, a native shrub valued for its striking yellow blooms and dramatic dark foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Two compact, bushy shrubs with dark purple leaves, Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla is a striking dark-foliage shrub growing in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by green-leaved plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
A cluster of pale pink Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea flowers with green leaves, brightly lit by sunlight, stands out against a softly blurred brown and green background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea with vibrant blooms grows in a mulched garden bed near a white fence, with a red barn and green fields in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Red and orange autumn leaves densely cover the drought-tolerant Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla, revealing hints of yellow and green beneath for a vibrant, colorful foliage display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of the Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla shrub, with reddish-brown narrow leaves, grows in a sunlit mulched bed alongside other plants and mulch in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Two spikes of small, white flowers bloom among lush green leaves on the Scentlandia® Sweetspire (Itea), their dense clusters standing out beautifully against the broad, veined foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCDense green foliage and clusters of elongated, cream-colored, bottlebrush-like flower spikes emerge from the stems of the Scentlandia® Sweetspire (Itea), with small flowers densely packed along each spike. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Scentlandia® Sweetspire (Itea)

$22.99
$22.99
Top-down view of green leaves with cream variegation and reddish stems on Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe), a broadleaf evergreen shrub. The pointed foliage and fresh growth stand out against a natural backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of overlapping green, white, and pink varigated leaves of Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus, showcasing its bright yellow-orange petals with a red-pink center, glistening with water droplets and framed by lush green leaves in sunlight.A close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals dazzling orange petals fading to bright pink at the center, set off by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

Close-up of Dressed to Thrill™ Crossvine (Bignonia) features bright orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats and glossy green leaves. Its ruffled blooms overlap in a vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Dressed to Thrill™ Crossvine (Bignonia) features vibrant orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers amid lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dressed to Thrill™ Crossvine (Bignonia)

$21.99
$21.99
A cluster of small, star-shaped white lilac flowers with green leaves resembles the elegant Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), admired for its beauty. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of the Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa) is a small, bushy shrub with green leaves and clusters of white lilac blooms in a mulched garden bed beside grassy areas. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$41.99 $23.99
Two vibrant orange flowers with yellow centers of the Happy Face® Orange Potentilla stand out against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face® Orange Potentilla displays clusters of small orange blooms with yellow, shown here bathed in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a large, pale pink Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with delicate petals and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves on this beautiful flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying soft, ruffled petals with delicate shading and subtle texture, set against lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant yellow petals with a deep red center, adorned with water droplets and surrounded by glossy green leaves and unopened buds for a striking tropical display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features a yellow flower with a red center and striking stamen, framed by dark green leaves, highlighting its vibrant tropical beauty. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

Top-down view of Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea is a flowering shrub with clusters of pink and white blooms, set in a mulched garden bed and surrounded by green leaves and similar plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLittle Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea, a dwarf variety with pink and white flower clusters, is set among green and yellow foliage plants in a garden bed topped with mulch. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

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
A close-up of small, fragrant white and pale pink flowers on a Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia shrub, surrounded by green leaves with a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of small, fragrant white flowers with green leaves of Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia stands out in the foreground, contrasted by vibrant red color in the blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals vibrant pink petals with a deep red center and yellow stamens, accented by glistening water droplets and lush green leaves.A close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus showcases white and light pink petals, a deep red center, and a yellow-tipped stamen against lush green leaves.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

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

Three pink, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers bloom among dense green foliage on Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla showcases four light pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers among lush green foliage. Small buds appear in the leaves. This drought-tolerant shrub’s flowers have a soft, delicate look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pink Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among green foliage in the garden, their delicate petals forming a soft, textured look. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers in full bloom, set against green leaves, bring lush, vibrant color to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99