Butterfly Attracting Annuals & Flowers

Butterfly attracting flowers do double duty in the garden. They look beautiful and keep these beloved pollinators coming back all season long. Butterflies rely on nectar-rich blooms for energy. So the more flowers you have in succession, the more butterfly activity you'll see. Because annuals give you a fresh canvas each year, you can fine-tune your butterfly garden every season. Try new colors and bloom times to keep things interesting.

At Garden Crossings, our selection of butterfly attracting flowers covers the full growing season from spring through frost. You'll find compact varieties for containers, sprawling bloomers for garden beds, and everything in between. All of our annuals earn their place through strong butterfly appeal. Plant a mix of varieties and enjoy a garden that stays alive with color and winged visitors.

Monarch butterfly on a flower
Close-up of two leafy stems of 'Red Butterfly' Milkweed (Asclepias) with clusters of small red and orange tubular flowers. This monarch host features blooms in bunches on slender green stems, set against a light background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Red Butterfly' Milkweed (Asclepias)

$16.99
$16.99
Close-up of the bright orange and yellow flowers with lance-shaped green leaves of the 'Silky Gold' Milkweed (Asclepias) - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Silky Gold' Milkweed (Asclepias)

$16.99
$16.99
The Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination features a white ribbed planter overflowing with small purple, white, and lavender flowers and greenery, presented on a matching saucer against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.The Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination is a hanging basket brimming with lush green foliage and abundant small purple, white, and lavender flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination

$12.79
$15.99 $12.79
CLose-up of dense clusters of Aromagica™ Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium) featuring fragrant purple blooms with yellow centers and dense green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Aromagica™ Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium) features fragrant purple blooms above dense green foliage, creating a vibrant display against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Aromagica® Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium)

$10.99
$10.99

Artist® Blue Flossflower (Ageratum) fluffy fringed petals, grows among green leaves and ferns in a wooden planter box - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense cluster of vibrant, deer-resistant Artist® Blue Flossflower (Ageratum) with purple-blue flowers and green leaves grows in a garden bed mulched and bordered by pink and white blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Artist® Blue Flossflower (Ageratum)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of small, pale purple flowers with yellow centers and lush green leaves make Augusta® Lavender Heliotrope (Heliotropium) a beautiful flowering plant - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Small purple Augusta® Lavender Heliotrope (Heliotropium) flowers, white blooms, and green leaves fill the foreground, with dark purple foliage and red summer flowers blurred in the sunlit background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Augusta® Lavender Heliotrope (Heliotropium)

$10.99
$10.99

The Beach Blanket Bingo Annual Combination is a hanging basket with blooming petunias in red, yellow, purple, orange, green foliage, and a black metal chain - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Beach Blanket Bingo Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
The Blind Love Annual Combination features a large, dome-shaped hanging basket brimming with vibrant white, pink, and magenta blooms and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Blind Love Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Blue My Mind® Dwarf Morning Glory (Evolvulus) - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCBlue My Mind® Dwarf Morning Glory (Evolvulus) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Blue My Mind® Dwarf Morning Glory (Evolvulus)

$10.99
$10.99

Bluebird Nemesia displays clusters of vibrant blue-purple flowers with white centers in the foreground, while a blurred mix of orange and white blooms adds colorful contrast in this garden scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bluebird Nemesia features clusters of small blue-purple flowers with yellow and white centers, densely packed for a vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bluebird Nemesia

$8.79
$10.99 $8.79
A cluster of small, delicate white and pale purple Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia) blooms densely, with bright pink flowers and green leaves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, delicate lavender and white flowers with yellow centers form a vibrant, soft display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of creamy white and pale yellow African Dasies in bloom, set against leafy green with an unopened yellow bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Double Moonglow African Daisy with a yellow center blooms amid vibrant red flowers and lush green foliage in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Bright Lights™ Double Moonglow African Daisy (Osteospermum)

$8.79
$10.99 $8.79

Close-up of Bright Lights™ Yellow African Daisy blooms with green centers overlapping, filling the image and creating a vibrant, cheerful pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bright Lights™ Yellow African Daisy (Osteospermum)

$8.79
$10.99 $8.79

Close-up of vibrant purple Bumble Bee™ Blue Calibrachoa, pollinator-friendly flowers with yellow centers among green leaves; some pink blooms are visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a single vibrant Bumble Bee™ Blue Calibrachoa bloom with a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves and other flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Bumble Bee™ Blue Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99

Bumble Bee™ Hot Pink Calibrachoa features bright magenta-pink blooms with yellow star centers and green leaves. These closely clustered Millionbells create a vibrant, colorful display as trailing annuals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA round, dark planter featuring vibrant Bumble Bee™ Hot Pink Calibrachoa sits on a circular stone patio surrounded by lush green foliage and large stone decorations in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Bumble Bee™ Hot Pink Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99
Bumble Bee™ Orange Calibrachoa features vibrant orange flowers with red centers and yellow throats, surrounded by lush green leaves. Delicate veins accent these stunning millionbells, all showcased in glorious full bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA gray flower pot displays a dense, rounded cluster of Bumble Bee™ Orange Calibrachoa, featuring orange and red blooms edged in yellow, all set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Bumble Bee™ Orange Calibrachoa

$8.79
$10.99 $8.79
The Color Statement Annual Combination features a hanging basket filled with vibrant pink, white, and striped petunias, creating a dense, abundant three-in-one display secured by a sturdy metal chain for easy hanging - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Color Statement Annual Combination

$25.99
$25.99
Colorblaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus features trailing foliage with green-edged, deep burgundy centers, serrated margins, and a striking mix of light and dark patterns - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Colorblaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus shows trailing leaves with jagged edges, deep burgundy centers, and green-yellow borders. The dense foliage is vibrantly colored and very eye-catching - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Colorblaze Lime Time Coleus features a dense cluster of sun-tolerant, bright lime-green serrated leaves that overlap to create a lush, vibrant ground cover - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe sun-tolerant Colorblaze® Lime Time® Coleus, with its bright green scalloped leaves, creates a vibrant garden display alongside blooming white and purple petunias and small pink flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Colorblaze® Lime Time® Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of bright pink impatiens is surrounded by the vibrant green leaves with deep maroon centers and jagged yellow-green edges of Colorblaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant Colorblaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus with green, burgundy, and pink foliage grows densely in a round modern gray and taupe ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of vibrant Colorblaze® Velveteen® Coleus leaves with serrated edges, displaying deep burgundy and bright pink patterns, surrounded by colorful foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of Colorblaze® Velveteen® Coleus shows its jagged-edged leaves with deep purple and magenta markings, edged in green - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Colorblaze® Velveteen® Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of the vibrant pink Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca (Catharanthus) bloom with five petals, glossy green leaves, and a pink bud - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.The Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca (Catharanthus) features vibrant pink blooms and lush green foliage; this drought-tolerant, trailing plant stands out beautifully against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca (Catharanthus)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of two Cora® Cascade Lavender with Eye Vinca flowers, each with five petals and pale yellow centers, surrounded by glossy green leaves. These drought-tolerant Catharanthus blooms stand out against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A drought-tolerant potted Cora® Cascade Lavender with Eye Vinca (Catharanthus) with numerous bright lavender flowers and glossy green leaves, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Cora® Cascade Lavender with Eye Vinca (Catharanthus)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a single Cora® Cascade Shell Pink® Vinca (Catharanthus) flower, featuring five petals and a darker pink center with a tiny yellowish spot, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Two pink Cora® Cascade Shell Pink® Vinca (Catharanthus) flowers with dark centers and five petals each, surrounded by glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Cora® Cascade Shell Pink® Vinca (Catharanthus)

$10.99
$10.99