If it is a butterfly garden you want, we are the experts to make that dream come true. A butterfly garden should have at least 6 hours of sun, so when choosing the perfect place bear that in mind. The color of the flowers is one of the main attractants. Purple, pink, yellow and white are the colors most often preferred by butterflies. Mass planting of specific flowers is more effective than using single plants. Bolder, brighter colors will be stronger and attract more attention.

When choosing color schemes, you may want to go with what you think would look good in your garden or just simply your favorite colors. It is only important to understand how each color scheme affects the mood before you make your selection. One color scheme that works well is the analogous one. In this color scheme, you would choose two colors next to each other on the color wheel. Blues and violets give you a cool effect. Yellows and oranges are warm colors. By using an analogous color scheme, you will create a more soothing effect.

Another color scheme is the complementary one, meaning you pick two colors that are exactly opposite each other on the color wheel. Purples and yellows for example create a very cheery garden. This is one of the best pairing you can have in your garden because they make the other look that much brighter and better. This color scheme is also very practical because these colors are found in many perennials and annuals.

If you have a small space and want to make your garden look bigger, you may want to consider a monochromatic color scheme. Using different shades of blue or violet, in a collection of plants, will help your eye move from plant to plant without any interruptions making the space look bigger. White gardens have a brightening effect and will light up any dark corners.

Perennial flowers that attract butterflies are: coneflower, aster, beebalm, black-eyed susan, violet, and gayfeather. Annuals that work well are: cosmos, marigold, heliotrope, and sunflower. Herbs are also great nectar plants.

Pink to Red flowers:
Armeria, Bergenia, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed, Geranium, Daylilly, Peony, and Obedient Plant.

Blue to Purple flowers:
Coneflower, Siberian Iris, Virginia Bluebells, Catmint, Balloon Flower, and Jacob's Ladder.

White flowers:
Goatsbeard, Bleeding Hearts, Coneflower, Baby's Breath and Iberis.

Yellow to Orange flowers:
Coronation Gold, Lady's Mantle, Butterfly Weed, Tickseed, Daylily, Sundrops and Goldenrod.