Butterfly Gardening

Butterflies can be found throughout Nebraska, and watching butterflies is a popular pastime. By choosing the right plants, you can attract many different butterflies, moths, and skippers. All three groups act as pollinators for specific plants and are a food source for many animals. Although proper plant selection and placement are essential to attract butterflies, the location and characteristics of the site also are important, as are additional features such as rocks. Butterflies like sunny sites and areas sheltered from high winds.