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.
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

The Invincibelle Wee White® Smooth Hydrangea is a compact shrub with large clusters of white and pale pink flowers, set among green leaves in a mulched garden bed alongside other purple flowering plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA garden bed features clusters of blooming hydrangeas, including the compact Invincibelle Wee White® Smooth Hydrangea with white and pale pink flowers in the foreground and bright pink blooms with green leaves in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Wee White® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a pale pink, double-bloom Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with delicate, layered petals and lush green leaves on this attractive flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a dense, flowering shrub with variegated green and white leaves, showcasing light pink double blooms in the summer. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$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

$36.89
$40.99 $36.89

A close-up of the Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon shows its light purple bloom with a white and dark red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds. This seedless Hibiscus shrub features striking summer flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), featuring light purple petals with a creamy white center and red streaks radiating from the middle, set against a backdrop of green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

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

Close-up of Candybox™ Chilean Guava (Ugni) showing clusters of small, bell-shaped pink and pale yellow flowers with reddish bases beneath glossy green leaves amid dense foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Small, round, pink and yellow bell-shaped flowers hang from reddish stems among glossy green leaves. The Candybox™ Chilean Guava (Ugni) shrub, also known as Chilean Guava, is shown covered in dew or raindrops - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Candybox™ Chilean Guava (Ugni)

$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 Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms and lush green leaves in a brown textured pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Three vibrant Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ flowers in circular frames: yellow with red center (top right), yellow with pink center (bottom left), and bright red (bottom right). Enjoy nonstop blooms. Text reads THREE in ONE. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus

$20.99
$20.99

Long, slender spikes of small white flowers extend from leafy green stems as the dense Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) grows over a stone border in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of overlapping reddish-brown, pink, and green leaves with prominent veins and glossy texture on the compact Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) shrub. Leaves grow from the central stem - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows clusters of small white flowers on tall, cone-shaped spikes with green leaves, making this pollinator plant stand out against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features clusters of white blooms with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and buds—some flowers open, others in tight clusters—for a lush, vibrant pollinator-friendly display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights white blooms with vivid pink streaks at the center, surrounded by lush green leaves, capturing this vibrant flowering shrub in natural sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a white Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant pink-red streaks radiating from the center, surrounded by green leaves and additional hibiscus blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

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 small white flowers bloom above glossy, serrated dark green leaves on the self-pollinating Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, adding a vibrant and lush look in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of lush, serrated, glossy green leaves and new light green growth on Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, a self-pollinating shrub with blue fruit, set against a softly blurred green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glitters & Glows® Viburnum

$21.99
$21.99
Summer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus) features clusters of small white flowers with pale pink centers that bloom among dark green, serrated leaves, creating a soft, delicate contrast against the dense foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSummer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus) is a dense shrub with deep purple-black foliage and clusters of small white flowers with pink centers that bloom profusely across the plant. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Summer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant pink flowers with white centers blooming on Spilled Wine® Weigela, set against dark green leaves. This shrub offers striking color contrast with its rich foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSpilled Wine® Weigela with dense clusters of bright pink flowers and dark foliage in a mulched bed surrounded by young greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spilled Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a dense, deer-resistant shrub with glossy purple and green foliage. Its overlapping leaves stand out beautifully outdoors against the backdrop of autumn-colored trees and plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of small, white, star-shaped flowers with light pink hints on the Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred foliage in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vivid 'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) bloom stands out against lush green leaves and large white hydrangea blossoms, showcasing the striking charm of this flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Three hexagons show a butterfly, hummingbird, and bee. Below, Proven Pollinators is in bold green and gold - -

'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99

Three Happy Face® White Potentilla blooms with five white petals and yellow centers are surrounded by green leaves and buds. Water droplets on the petals highlight this low-maintenance plant’s fresh beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of green leafy shrubs, such as the Happy Face® White Potentilla—known for its small white flowers with yellow centers—is in full bloom outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® White Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of blooming Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa) displays a vibrant orange and yellow flower in the foreground, surrounded by deep red roses, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa) features vibrant orange and yellow petals edged in red, blooming with green foliage and red-tipped buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of vibrant red tubular flowers and green leaves emerge among tall, thin grass-like foliage in the garden, highlighting the beauty of repeat-blooming Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSonic Bloom® Red Weigela is a dense flowering shrub with abundant bright red blooms and green leaves, thriving in garden beds among mulch, trees, and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

The Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus features a vibrant coral pink bloom with yellow and red stamens, set against green leaves, with buds and plant pots visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals coral pink blooms with yellow-tipped stamens, set against lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99
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
$40.99 $22.99