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Plant species: Butterfly Weed

Butterfly Weed

Butterfly Weed

Butterfly Weed is a native perennial that has much to offer sun gardens! Flat-topped orange or yellow flower clusters attract bees and butterflies and are followed by fruit and showy seed. Butterfly Weed is a must have for butterfly gardens and although it can be difficult to get established, it is hardy once it is.… Read more »

Collage of Arkansas native pollinator plants on a black background, including various bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, bats, a hummingbird, and an oriole, with each pollinator labeled in white text.

Pollinator Deep Dive: Native Plants, Host Plants, and Nectar Rich Plants

Pollinator plants play an important role in supporting the bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures that help our gardens thrive. And we love pollinators! Not only are they beautiful and fun to spot out in your garden – especially a vibrantly colored butterfly or a cute little fuzzy bee – but they kind of make… Read more »

A black butterfly with blue and orange markings rests on vibrant lantana flowers, surrounded by lush green leaves in bright sunlight—a perfect scene to inspire you to create a butterfly garden.

How to Create a Butterfly Garden!

Learn how to attract and feed butterflies in your Arkansas garden with information provided by The Good Earth Garden Center!

How to Grow Butterfly Weed

Butterfly Weed is a native plant but it can still be tricky to grow. Learn how to successfully grow these butterfly garden favorite from the experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.