Butterfly gardening

Star Tribune

Last update: July 30, 2003 - 11:00 PM

You don't need a net to capture a collection of butterflies. You can lure them to your yard by planting flowers that feed and shelter them. Butterflies are attracted by the scent, shape or color of flowers, so planting an assortment of flowers is the easiest way to attract the widest variety of butterflies.

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