Yes, sunflowers can attract butterflies because they produce nectar that butterflies feed on.
Yes, sunflowers can attract flies due to their bright colors and sweet nectar, which can be appealing to certain fly species.
Mostly herbs attract them.
Three flowers that are insect-pollinated are sunflowers, roses, and lilies. These flowers often have colorful petals, strong fragrances, and nectar to attract insects like bees, butterflies, and beetles for pollination.
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Sunflowers are not pollinators themselves, but rely on other pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds to transfer pollen between flowers for reproduction.
Yes, this particular plant will indeed attract bees and butterflies.
English flowers that attract bugs include marigolds, which draw in beneficial insects like ladybugs, and lavender, known for attracting bees and butterflies. Other notable examples are daisies, which appeal to a variety of pollinators, and sunflowers, which can attract bees and birds. Additionally, herbs like mint and thyme can also lure in various beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of gardens.
Some traits of sunflowers include their tall stems, large bright yellow flowers, and the ability to track the movement of the sun throughout the day. Sunflowers are also known for their edible seeds and their attraction to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
You can attract butterflies by planting the plants they lay their eggs on (host plants) and flowering plants (nectar plants) for butterflies that are normally found in your area of the world. If you search the internet for 'butterfly host plants' you will be led to sites that give more specific information. What attracts butterflies in Florida may not attract butterflies in Iowa or Oregon. Butterflies are very picky about plants that they lay eggs upon.
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Some flowers that attract butterflies include milkweed, butterfly bush, coneflower, verbena, and zinnias. These flowers produce nectar that is appealing to butterflies and provide a food source for them. Planting a variety of these flowers can help attract a diverse population of butterflies to your garden.
Noreen Damude has written: 'Butterflies and how to attract them to your garden' -- subject(s): Butterflies, Butterfly gardening