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In Our Butterfly Garden
In Our Butterfly Garden
Native Species in Our Garden
We decided to only choose native plants in order to have our garden succeed with low maintenance. Also, many of these endangered butterflies need these native plants to pollinate. Therefore, as we replace our gardens and lands with invasive species, these butterflies are becoming more endangered. Our garden serves to support our local butterflies and pollinators, taking steps to counteract the biodiversity crisis.
Common Red Paintbrush
castilleja miniata
Status: Native
Sun: full sun plants, 6-8+ hours
Soil: well drained
Size: 8-30 in tall, 1-2 ft wide
Hardiness: 4-8 zone
Bloom times: May-October
Pest Resistant: generally yes
Pollinator Support: Attracts bees, hummingbirds
Snow Buckwheat
eriogonum neruulosum
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained
Size: 20-60 cm tall, 20-60 cm wide
Hardiness: zone 4-9
Bloom times: June-September
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Mormon Metalmark
Canada Goldenrod
solidago canadensis
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8+ hours
Soil: decent drainage
Size: 2-6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide
Hardiness: 2-4 zone
Bloom times: August - September
Pest Resistant: Quite resistant
Pollinator Support: late to pollinate
Showy Milkweed
asclepias speciosa
Status: all native plants
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-draining soil, loamy
Size: 36 inches tall, 24 inches wide
Water: low-moderate
Hardiness: zone 3-9
Bloom times: June - August
Pollinator Support: Monarch butterflies
Showy Aster
eurybia conspicua
Status: Native
Sun: full sun/partial shade, 6-8+ hours
Soil: loamy soil, well-drained
Size: 20-40 inches tall, 18-36 inches wide
Hardiness: zone 3-8
Bloom times: August - October
Pest Resistant: fairly pest resistant
Pollinator Support: late pollinator
Silky Lupines
lupinus sericeus
Status: Native
Sun: Full sun, 6-8+ hours
Soil: moderate
Size: 12-20 inches tall, 6-12 inches wide
Hardiness: 4-8 zone
Bloom times: June-July
Pest Resistant: Good resistance
Pollinator Support: Half-moon butterfly
Common Yarrow
achillea millefolium
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained, little water needed
Size: 36 inches tall, 24 inches wide
Hardiness: zone 3-9
Bloom times: June-August
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Monarch Butterflies
Allium
allium cernuum
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained, moderate watering
Size: 8-30 in tall
Hardiness: zone 3-6
Bloom times: May - October
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Yes
Pacific Stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6+ hours
Soil: well-draining
Size: 4-6 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide
Hardiness: zone 5-9
Bloom times: May-June
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Butterflies and bees
Meadow Arnica
Arnica
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained loamy soil
Size: 1-2 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide
Hardiness: zone 2-9
Bloom times: May - September
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Butterflies and bees
Showy Fleabane
Erigeron speciosus
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained, loam or sandy soil
Size: 1-2 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide
Hardiness: zone 4-7
Bloom times: August-September
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Butterflies and Bees
Blanketflower
Gaillardia
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: dry-medium moisture, well-drained
Size: 1-2 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide
Hardiness: zone 3-9
Bloom times: June - September
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Butterflies and bees
Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained,dry to medium dry
Size: 2-3 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide
Hardiness: zone 3-7
Bloom times: June-July
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Butterflies and bees
Penstemon
Beardtongues
Status: Native
Sun: full sun, 6-8 hours+
Soil: well-drained, sandy or gravely
Size: 1-3 ft tall
Hardiness: zone 3-7
Bloom times: June - August
Pest Resistant: yes
Pollinator Support: Bees and hummingbirds
Why Are Bloom Times Important?
When making a pollinator garden, it is important to have something blooming at all times through the season. When planning our garden, bloom times were one of our primary considerations in selecting our native species. We were able to create a blooming garden from April to October that supported our butterflies. We also made sure to spread out the plants that bloom at the same time to make our garden look full.
Why Choose Different Colours and Shapes?
Different colours and shapes are important so our butterflies have variety. Some butterfly species and other pollinators prefer different shapes to land on. For example, the Common Yarrow flower has a flat head, which makes it quite easy to land on. We also made sure to clump the similar shapes and colours together to make it easier for our visiting pollinators. By having a plethora of colours and shapes, we make sure our garden attracts as many species as possible.
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