50 Beautiful Continued… Butterfly Plants (S to Z)

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Snapdragons produce a beautiful intricate bloom and can grow over 24 inches tall (60cm), and bloom Spring through Fall with proper pruning.

Cover image details: Antirrhinum majus_ Snapdragon flower in bloom in the garden._© Nuwat Chanthachanthuek/123rf.com

Snapdragon
Name:Snapdragon
Binomial Name:Antirrhinum
Life Cycle:Perennial, though annual in colder climates, as these plants will not survive winter well.
Sun Needs:Full sun to partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil can tolerate sandy and low-nutrient soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily.
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Snapdragon provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:These plants can grow over 24 inches tall (60 cm)
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Field of sunflowers._©Mykola Malshakov/123rf.com
Sunflower (Helianthus)
Name:Sunflower (Helianthus)
Binomial Name:Helianthus annuus
Life Cycle:Annual
Sun Needs:Full Sun
Soil Needs:Dry sandy, clay soils are preferred
Water Needs:Keep the soil on the dryer side
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Sunflowers provide nectar to butterflies
Facts:The Sunflower is Kansas state flower
These plants can grow over 7 to 9 feet tall (2 meters to 2.7 meters)
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Achillea millefolium_© Petra Barz/123rf.com
Yarrow
Name:Yarrow
Binomial Name:Achillea millefolium
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil can tolerate sandy and low-nutrient soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Summer
Butterfly Benefits:Yarrow is a host plant for butterflies
Facts:Drought resistant
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Zinnia elegans flowers_© Wutthichai/123rf.com
Zinnia
Name:Zinnia
Binomial Name:Zinnia Elegans
Life Cycle:Annual
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil can tolerate sandy and low-nutrient soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Zinnia provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:These plants grow quickly and are also great additions to container gardens.
Zinnia Elegans can grow over 36 inches tall (91 cm)
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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