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Plants for USDA hardiness to zones 2 and up
Joe-Pye Weed: grows 5' — 9' high. Joe-Pye is represented by the white flowers in the image above.
Liatris: grows 2' — 4' high.
Example of a Butterfly on Liatris
Asters: grows 3' — 5' high. Very common plants, with many varieties and species in the group.
Plants for USDA hardiness to zones 3 and up
Black-eyed Susan: grows about 3' high. Perennial.
Example of a Butterfly on Black-eyed susan
Purple coneflower: grows 2' — 3' high. See above image top right corner, or
another example of a Butterfly on Coneflower
Butterfly weed: grows 2' — 3' high. Prefers dry sandy soil
Scarlet Bee Balm: grows 2' — 3' high.
Example of a Butterfly on Bee Balm
Coreopsis: grows 2' high. Similar to the yellow flower in the bottom left of the image above.
Plants for USDA hardiness to zones 5 and up
Butterfly bush: grows 6' — 15' high.
Plants for USDA hardiness to zones 8-10
Lantana: 1' — 3' high.
Example of a Butterfly on Lantana
Pentas: grows 1" — 3' high. Typically grown as an annual and is represented above as the pink flowers in the bottom right corner.