The plants will bloom their first growing season and get larger and fuller in the following years.
Full sun butterfly garden plans.
Butterflies and other pollinators like to bask in the sun and some of their favorite wildflowers grow best in full or partial sun with some protection from the wind.
Photo by jim hudgins usfws.
Grow this container in full sun and plant it in a large pot 16 to 20 diameter and 12 to 15 deep to give the plants plenty of root room to thrive.
This pre planned garden includes premium plants and a planting and care guide.
Use our free garden plans and designs to turn your yard into a beautiful place to play relax and entertain.
Nectar producing flowers are usually beautiful so you have the double benefit of attracting butterflies and adding beauty to your yard.
Butterfly gardens are full sun gardens that are filled with plants that attract butterflies.
Tiger swallowtail butterfly on purple coneflower.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zone 9 encourages butterflies to pay a visit but gardeners can do more to provide them with a safe home.
Whether you have a large small space or expansive property these plans will help you create gorgeous gardens you ll love spending time in.
How to build a pollinator garden.
Growing butterfly plants for full sun sites in u s.
Our free planting guide for this garden includes a larger version of the illustration a detailed layout diagram a list of plants for the garden as shown and complete instructions for installing the garden.