Originally Posted by broderick391

Butterflies are some of nature's most beautiful creatures. It's no surprise that they're attracted to another of nature's creations: the flower. But exactly what types of flowers attract butterflies? You may be surprised to learn that it isn't anything exotic or outlandish. They are attracted to many common flowers and herbs, even some weeds like dandelions and milkweed. So you don't need to invest a lot to make a garden that will attract these beautiful insects.

One thing to keep in mind is when considering what types of flower attract butterflies is that insecticides are a bad idea. No matter what flowers you add that naturally attract the insects, pesticides are sure to drive them out, or worse, kill them. This can be tricky, because certain species of caterpillars can chew your garden up in a hurry. Dealing with this problem may require researching some more natural, eco-friendly pest solutions. Alternately, if you have the time and inclination, you can go and manually remove the larvae from your plants.