'Planting' butterflies Different species seek different plants.(Home Front)

From: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Date: February 25, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Teresa Burkert, Special to the News

Question: Last summer I really enjoyed the few butterflies that flitted through my flowers. I am planning my garden now and want to incorporate some flowers that will attract more and different kinds of butterflies.

Answer: Very early spring is a wonderful time to consider your plantings. A good butterfly garden should include plants that will feed these insects through all stages of their life cycle. Foods that are needed by the caterpillar stage aren't the same as those needed by the adult butterfly, even those of the same ...

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