50 Beautiful Continued… Butterfly Plants (Q to S)


Queen Anne’s Lace produces a beautiful white bloom from Summer through Fall. Use caution when planting Queen Anne’s lace, as it is an invasive species and can spread quickly. Always check with your local gardening authorities before adding any new species to your garden.

Cover image details: Caterpillar of the swallowtail butterfly (Papilio Machaon) feeding on Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota)._© David Mann/123rf.com

Queen Anne’s Lace
Name:Queen Anne’s lace
Binomial Name:Daucus carota
Life Cycle:Biennial
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. This plant can thrive in drier conditions
Bloom Time:Summer through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:This plant is used for food for butterfly larva
Facts:Can grow to over 24 inches tall (60 cm)
Use Caution!! Queen Anne’s Lace is an invasive species. Check with the local horticultural authority in your area before planting.
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A flower of Gentian Sage, Salvia patens._© Christian Weiß/123rf.com
Salvia
Name:Salvia
Binomial Name:Salvia officinalis
Life Cycle:Annual or Perennial depending on the variety and climate. Cold climates may require new plantings each season.
Sun Needs:Full sun to partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Salvia provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:There are many varieties of Salvia with heights ranging from 24 inches to 72 inches depending on the variety (60 cm to 182 cm)
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Orange butterfly on an Eryngium Planum flower in summer._© Grigory Lukyanov/123rf.com
Sea Holly
Name:Sea Holly
Binomial Name:Eryngium planum
Life Cycle:Perennial
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. This plant can thrive in drier conditions
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Sea Holly provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:Drought tolerant
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Leucanthemum x superbum, Shasta daisies._© Philippe Demande/123rf.com
Shasta Daisy
Name:Shasta daisy
Binomial Name:Leucanthemum × superbum
Life Cycle:Perennial
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. This plant can thrive in drier conditions
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Butterfly Benefits:Shasta Daisy provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:Shasta Daisies also attract Bees
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Papilio Machaon butterfly on a flower of zinnia_© Orazio Puccio/123rf.com

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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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