Perennials for Specific Uses

Perennials That Attract Butterflies

Aster–Aster spp.
Common Yarrow–Achillea millefolium
Chives–Allium schoenoprasum
Butterfly Weed–Asclepias tuberosa
Smooth Blue Aster–Aster laevis
Blackberry Lily–Bellamcanda chinensis
Butterfly Bush–Buddleia davidii
Purple Coneflower–Echinacea purpurea
Blanket Flower–Gallardia x grandiflora
Autumn Joy Sedum –Hylotelephium x 'Autumn Joy'
Lantana–Lantana spp.
Blazing Star–Liatris spicata
Wild Bergamot–Monarda fistulosa
Catmint–Nepeta mussinii
Sweet Marjoram–Origanum vulgare
Phlox–Phlox paniculata
Obedient Plant–Physostegia virginianaa
Black-Eyed Susan –Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Goldenrod–Solidago hybrids

Illinois native plants or cultivars in red.

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