Butterfly Gardening: Dreaming Of Wings

University of Florida lepidopterist Jaret Daniels explains how to plant a container garden to attract butterflies. Includes info on ...

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🦋 Florida is a great place for butterfly gardening, with over 170 varieties of butterflies.

🌺 Container gardens are a convenient way to attract butterflies, requiring only a small space.

🪴 To create a successful butterfly container garden, you need both nectar plants and larval host plants.

🌸 Some recommended butterfly-attracting plants include tropical milkweed, purple trailing Lantana, bronze fennel, anise hyssop, and tropical sage.

🥀 It's important to consider the different growth forms of the plants in your container for visual appeal.

🌱 When planting, gently break up the root ball of each plant for a good start.

💦 With proper care and maintenance, your container garden will attract butterflies throughout the year.

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00:16 Florida is a great place to garden for wildlife in the state we have over 170 varieties of butterflies and they occur throughout the entire state.

00:30 The container garden is great because you don't have to have a lot of space, you can create a wonderful habitat to attract butterflies right to your backyard or window.

00:47 The first thing you need is a good bag of potting soil and a fairly sizable container to house the plants.

01:14 You need nectar plants for the adult butterflies and larval host plants for the growing larvae.

01:57 The five plants chosen for this container garden are tropical milkweed, purple trailing Lantana, bronze fennel, anise hyssop, and tropical sage.

03:27 When choosing the plants, consider their growth habits so you have a variety of forms in your container.

04:01 Start by adding potting soil to the container, then gently firm it down and fill in any gaps.

04:42 Remove the plants from their containers, break up the root balls, and place them in the larger container.

06:02 Sit back and enjoy all the butterflies that come to your container garden.

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Q&A

What can I do to attract butterflies to my garden in Florida?

You can create a container garden with a variety of butterfly-attracting plants.

What components do I need for a butterfly container garden?

You will need a good bag of potting soil, a large container, and butterfly-attracting plants.

What types of plants should I include in my container garden?

You should include both nectar plants for adult butterflies and larval host plants for growing larvae.

Can you recommend some specific plants for a butterfly container garden?

Tropical milkweed, purple trailing Lantana, bronze fennel, anise hyssop, and tropical sage are all great choices.

How do I plant the garden?

Fill the container halfway with potting soil, gently firm it down, then place the plants in the container, adjust their height, and backfill with soil.

How can I attract butterflies to my garden year-round?

By providing nectar plants for adult butterflies and larval host plants for growing caterpillars, you can have a productive butterfly garden all year.

What should I do if I see leaves disappearing or feeding damage on my plants?

That means your garden is being utilized by butterflies. Sit back, enjoy the butterflies, and welcome to the world of butterfly gardening.