If your garden does not attract butterflies then you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening. This is just to stand and stare at the results of your handiwork. And how much more delightful this will be if you can watch butterflies flying among the flowers. I came across this article on the Top Inspired website which describes the top ten gorgeous flowers that attract butterflies.
Having a garden that butterflies want to visit is a very nice feeling. It?s so great when you are able to drink your cup of tea or coffee together with someone special in a garden that almost looks like a fairy tale.
The only way to invite butterflies in your garden is a natural one, by planting flowers that they like. Lucky for you, these are very beautiful flowers that not only will have the butterflies as their guests, but will make your garden prettier. Check them out and pick your favorite!1. Alliums
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The alliums are known by other common name ? ornamental onion. They come in different size and color, so you can find the flower purple, blue, white and yellow. They bloom in spring up until mid ? summer and the best time to plant them is in autumn. They need well ? drained soil and to be exposed to sun as much as possible. They also shouldn?t be planted where onion crops have already been growing. The alliums don?t like cold weather and?freshly manured soils. They grow up to six feet height and can spread one feet. They suffer from the same pests that attack the culinary onion.2. Butterfly Bush
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If you like shrubs, then this one is going to be the one you need ? it?s both beautiful and it?s going to bring those butterflies to the yard! These shrubs produce so many flowers from midsummer to autumn. These flowers come in?blue, pink, red, violet, yellow and white, so it?s up to you to choose your favorite. The butterfly bushes are easy to take care for. The require full sun position and need to be planted in well ? drained soil. Plant them during autumn or spring and apply a thin layer of compost every spring.
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