Butterflies play a critical role in our environment as the third most populace pollinator. More than 1,300 types of plants grown around the world for food, beverages, medicines, condiments and fabric rely on pollinators. Creating a garden with a diverse assortment of plants encourage native species that help us in many ways!
Irises are a perennial that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They also make beautiful cut flowers.
The Rugosa Rose attracts pollinators. This sweetly scented flower is also often used to make potpourri. The rose hips can be used to make jams and marmalades. They are also used in Chinese medicine.