Butterflies

These plants are known to attract butterflies and are perfect for your butterfly garden.

Herb-Huntington Carpet Rosemary

Rosemary-Huntington Carpet

An old favorite with spreading form and exceptionally bright blue flowers.  Height 8-12".  (Rosmarinus officinallis)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Peppermint

Peppermint

Pale blie flowers in summer.  Dark green leaves with a reddish tinge and serrated edges.  Use in meat and poultry cooking, green salads, teas.  Very strong flavor.  Height 24".  (Mentha piperita)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Afrodite Parsley

Parsley-Afrodite

The best variety for garnishes.  This plant is tightly curled with deep green color.  Also used to flavor sauces, dressings, and savory dishes.   Height 12".  (Petroselinum crispum)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Lavender Lady

Lavender- Lady

AAS Winner.  An english lavender with aromatic green foliage and fragrant, laveder blue flowers.  Very compact, excellent for containers.  Height 8-10".  (Syringa vulgaris)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Grand Purple Lavender

Lavender-Grand Purple

A beautiful, ornamental spanish-type lavender.  Very branched and floriforous with deep purple flower buds and deep lilac bracts.  Height 12"

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Fernleaf Dill

Dill- Fernleaf

Grown especially for its dark green leaves rather than its seed.  Numerous, small, yellow flowers appear on an umbrella-like head.  Height 18".  Monarch butterfly host plant.  (Anethum graveolens)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Onion Chives

Chives-Onion

Grass onion, this herb is excellent for seasoning, especially good with potatoes and eggs.  Height 24"-30".  (Allium schopnoprasum)

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Purple Ruffle Basil

Basil-Puple Ruffle

Deep violet-purple ruffled leaves provide a contrast in beds and borders.  Adds color and flavor to salads.  AAS Winner 1987.

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Large Leaf Italian Basil

Basil-Large Leaf Italian

Large tender, fragrant leaves are a must for tomato sauces and salads.

This plant attracts butterflies.
Herb-Aristotle Basil

Aristotle Basil

A small leaf, ornamental basil with rounded, compact habit.  Beautiful in containers, also aromatic and easy to harvest.  Height 10"-12".  (Ocimum basillicum)

This plant attracts butterflies.

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