ATTRACT MORE BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PLANTS WE HAVE AT THE BRIBIE ISLAND BUTTERFLY HOUSE.

Nectar plants provide food for the butterflies, while host plants are specific to different butterflies which lay their eggs on them and provide food for the caterpillars when they hatch. However, there are many nectar plants you can add to your garden that will attract most butterflies, including:

Blue Mist Plant (Bartlettina sordida) Large green to purple leaf with clusters of pink to purple beads. Grows between 1-2m high.

Location: Full sun to shade.

Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon) Glossy green serrated leaves with tubular white flowers.

Duranta erecta Small shrub with green foliage and clusters of star shaped flowers. Grows to 1-2m high and 1m spread. Location: Full sun to light afternoon shade.

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) Sprawling evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and bright golden flowers. Grows to 120180cm high. Location: Full sun.

Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) Flowers grow in clusters, ranging from periwinkle blue to white. Blooms through the year. Grows to 1-1.5m high. Location: Full sun to partial shade. Well drained soil.

Red Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) Small shrub with green foliage and clusters of mushroom-shaped flower heads. Prune heavily in early spring for new season’s growth. Grows to 1.2m high. Location: full sun to light afternoon shade.

White Buddleja (Profusion) Fast growing shrub with spearshaped clusters of long white flowers spikes and honey scent. Grows 2-3m high and 2m wide. Location: Full sun. free draining soil. Cold hardy.

Our volunteers propagate most of these plants which are available for sale from our nursery (depending on seasonal stock availability).

For more information about other butterfly-attracting plants visit our website: www.bribieislandbutterflyhouse.org/plants

Bribie Island Butterfly House

206B FIRST AVENUE, BONGAREE

Open: Wednesdays and Sundays Time: 10am-4pm