Butterflies prefer flowers that are pink, yellow, red, or purple and have single petals. Although butterflies are attracted to bold, beautiful colors they prefer flowers that are simple. Single petal flowers and native plants are at the top of their favorites. These plants usually contain higher amounts of nectar. Since butterflies need to keep their body temperature warm, a sunny location is the ultimate spot. If you use pesticides on your flowers or lawn beneficial insects, including the butterfly, will be killed by these poisons. If you plan on using pesticides please don't plan a butterfly garden.
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