03/14/2025
🦋 Ready to Bring Butterflies to Your Yard? Here’s When to Start! 🌿
If you’re in Houston and dreaming of a butterfly-filled garden, timing is everything! Luckily, we have TWO prime planting seasons:
🌸 Spring (Feb–April):
Kick things off early so plants can establish before summer’s heatwave. More blooms = more butterflies!
🍂 Fall (Sept–Nov):
Cooler temps help plants root deeply before spring, meaning less watering and stronger growth when butterflies return.
🦋 Must-Have Butterfly Attractors:
✅ Milkweed – Monarchs can’t survive without it!
✅ Mistflower – A butterfly party starter
✅ Passion Vine – Gulf Fritillary caterpillars LOVE it
✅ Lantana & Pentas – Easy, colorful, and nectar-packed
🌞 Pro Tip: Pick a sunny spot (6+ hours daily) and add a shallow water dish. Your winged visitors will thank you!
Who else is planning a butterfly garden this year? Drop your favorite pollinator plants in the comments! ⬇️