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
Close-up of two white flowers with yellow stamens on the Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub. Delicate, slightly crinkled petals bloom among textured green leaves and lush background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of blooming Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant spring display. Ideal as a compact, lush addition to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus, showcasing its large white blooms with delicate petals and prominent yellow-tipped stamens, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A small bee collects pollen from the center of a stunning white Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus blooming among green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Earth Angel™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99
My Monet® Weigela is a flowering shrub with green and white variegated foliage, featuring clusters of trumpet-shaped pink-purple blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMy Monet® Weigela, a dense flowering shrub with green leaves edged in white and pink, grows outdoors among rocks and other plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

My Monet® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a cluster of vibrant purple blooms from the 'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), set against a softly blurred green and purple backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of the 'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features vibrant, cone-shaped clusters of small purple flowers amid green leaves, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
Top-down view of Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features small pink and white flowers blooming among dark purple, finely divided leaves, creating a striking contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, finely cut leaves with bright green new growth at the tips. This shrub creates striking contrast in a garden among other plants and flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant pink Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flowers with clustered blossoms and green leaves in bright outdoor light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. A compact Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) blooms with bright purple flower clusters in a mulched garden bed. Its green, elongated leaves and surrounding plants highlight the shrub's vibrant charm - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of several cone-shaped clusters of pale green and cream 'Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea flowers, with soft green leaves and a background of blurred greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense row of 'Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea shrubs showcases large, cone-shaped white flower clusters against a blue sky, with green leaves and mulch at the base - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vibrant Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla flower with five petals and central stamens, flanked by green leaves and an unopened bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla, a low-maintenance plant, displays bright yellow flowers outdoors, with more greenery and blurred white blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of light pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and red-tinged leaves distinguish Poco Loco® Abelia, a compact shrub with green and reddish foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Poco Loco® Abelia is a compact shrub with clusters of small, tubular pink and white flowers and reddish-green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Poco Loco® Abelia

$21.99
$21.99

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms with lush green leaves thrive in front of a building with large windows and a vibrant green wall. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush cluster of vibrant pink Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms bursts amid green leaves, creating a dense and colorful display in the garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea

$24.99
$24.99

A cluster of small, white-pink flowers with delicate petals blooms amid dark burgundy foliage on the Ginger Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus) shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Ginger Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus), a flowering shrub with healthy burgundy foliage and clusters of smaller, bright red new leaves at the center, creating striking contrast. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Ginger Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of pale yellow Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea flowers with hints of pink, blooming in clusters among green leaves in sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of pale cream Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea flowers with small green buds, set among green leaves and a softly blurred green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of clusters of vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves on the compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub, set against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A dense, compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub with bright pink flowers and green leaves grows in a garden by a mulched area and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

$22.99
$22.99
The Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum) features bright yellow, star-shaped flowers on a drought-tolerant shrub with green leaves, all beautifully illuminated by natural sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A shrub with clusters of small, bright yellow-orange tubular flowers and lush green leaves, Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum) adds vibrant color to any outdoor garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Juiced® Orange Jessamine (Cestrum)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom displays its light purple, layered petals and white center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) showcases light purple blooms among green foliage and other white and red flowers, creating a stunning, deer-resistant accent with a large building in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea features dense, rounded clusters of pale pink, light green, and blue blooms set against lush dark green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLarge clusters of pale pink and lavender blooms make the Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea stand out in the garden, its flowering shrub brightening green leaves and a lush backdrop of grass and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Pink clusters of small buds and white, four-petal flowers bloom atop green, serrated leaves. The Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea adds striking beauty among lush foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea features clusters of small pink flowers with white-edged petals, set amid green leaves. The blooms appear outdoors, with additional plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features bright red ruffled blooms, a striking yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves. The flower is shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features vivid red blooms with yellow-tipped stamens and lush green foliage, creating a stunning focal point for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99
A close-up of pale green and white Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking flowering shrub, set among lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose=-up of large clusters of pale green Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom amid dark green leaves in bright sunlight, adding vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with this stunning flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
Clusters of vibrant purple flowers bloom on upright stems, creating a dense, colorful display in the garden—Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is perfect for adding compact structure and charm - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A garden bed features the Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in bloom alongside yellow sunflowers, green shrubs, and clusters of red and white flowers under the sun - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Three vibrant pink flowers with white stamens bloom among lush green leaves. Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela is a compact, reblooming shrub with soft, ruffled petals for a fresh look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSnippet® Dark Pink Weigela is a compact, reblooming shrub adorned with clusters of vibrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green leaves, adding bright color to your garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

The 'Grand Cascade' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a lush deer-resistant shrub with purple flower clusters, grows beside a cream house with white trim, amid yellow flowers and a hanging basket of red and pink blooms - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Grand Cascade' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99
Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) features bright fuchsia pink, five-petaled reblooming flowers amid lush green foliage. This vibrant evergreen shrub creates a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-down view of the Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) is a lush evergreen shrub with green leaves and vibrant fuchsia pink blooms, thriving in garden beds where dark soil can be seen beneath the plant - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99

Clusters of vibrant pink and deep blue berries grow among veined, elongated green leaves on the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum), where tightly packed berry bunches cover this eye-catching flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers with yellow centers sit on glossy green leaves of the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum). This dense, flat-topped shrub stands out with vibrant foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum)

$21.99
$21.99