Top 10 Perennials for Caterpillars in the Butterfly Garden

Roll Out the Green Carpet for Caterpillars

When planting a butterfly garden, consider the entire life cycle of the butterflies you hope to attract. With only nectar plants, you'll get your share of foraging adults on your flowers. But when it comes time to lay eggs, the butterflies will head for greener pastures, so to speak.

A true butterfly garden provides food for the caterpillars, too. Choose plants that feed the most species, and you're really increasing the biodiversity in your backyard. If you garden in the U.S. or Canada, these 10 powerhouse perennials will support a surprising number of native butterflies and moths.

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