Can I start a butterfly garden here? Any suggestions
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Amy
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Hello again. We recently cut all down all the elephant ears in this little spot. (They will grow back tremendously when the weather warms up!) It doesn't get much sun; wondering if there are any shade-loving plants that butterflies like. I will have to keep a close eye on the elephant ears or they will soon take over
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Amy
on Feb 03, 2014
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Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) will grow in shade and is a favorite of butterflies. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) likes wet and shade and is a hummingbird magnet. You'll need to dig out the tubers of your elephant ears to have any hope of controlling them.
Douglas Hunt
on Feb 04, 2014
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Thanks!
Amy
on Feb 04, 2014
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@Amy , you are probably zone 9b, there are a number of plants that can work in that area. Getting your soil healthy with organic fertilizer and mulch will help plants thrive in that spot. I am in Houston and if you email me though my company website i will send you a pdf i put together about putting in a butterfly attracting garden. It is something i give to teachers and parents but would work for anyone that loves butterflies. www.ravenscourt.us there you will find a contact form...just mention i said to ask for the butterfly info. Just not sure about leaving my own email address here!
Laurin Lindsey
on Feb 04, 2014
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@Laurin Lindsey done! thanks again!
Amy
on Feb 04, 2014
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