Attracting butterflies to landscapes can be one of our most fulfilling garden experiences, and one that embraces the concept of diversity. This list includes more than 30 plants that provide nectar and larval value to butterflies. It has been compiled from a number of sources and shows a broad range of plants from trees and shrubs to vines and perennials that are of benefit to butterflies. Not all of the associations between plants and butterflies are perfectly understood, and this list suggests that many other species can be added.
The objective of attracting butterflies and sustaining their larvae not only encourages planting diversity, but the avoidance of chemicals and excessive deadheading and cutting of perennials. These practices are consistent with naturalized gardens and the combination of California native and recognized butterfly plants. These plants have different exposure and moisture needs and are widely adapted to gardens and landscapes within the Inland Empire.
An online resource for you to learn about and choose the best plants for your inland Southern California landscape.
Promoting water conservation through education, stormwater capture, waterwise landscapes, and other initiatives.
We provide programs, services, and resources to serve audiences of all ages to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience.
Choose between a list or map view of all signs found in our waterwise garden and park.
This is a digital registry created to offer further information on the physical signs in our waterwise garden and park premises.
Would you like a few tips on how to use this tool?
Using the map view, you can preview what each specific sign is about by tapping on the plus icon.
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