If you want to transform your balcony into a small oasis, butterflies should of course not be missing. Not only are the colorful insects beautiful to observe, the beneficial insects also bring pollen to make your flowers appear even more lush the following year. You can also enjoy the scent that attracts the butterflies. Here you will find the most beautiful balcony flowers for butterflies.
Which balcony flowers attract butterflies?
Balcony flowers recommended for butterflies are perennials such as loosestrife, spurflower and sedum, herbs such as lavender, oregano and thyme, as well as annual plants such as marigold, sunflower and bee friend. These plants are attractive to butterflies and some are also bee-friendly.
Perennials for butterflies
Loosestrife
- perennial
- Flowering period: July to October
- Flower color: purple-red
The purple loosestrife comes as a purple to reddish flowering herb plant and brings the charm of a cottage garden to the balcony. When purchasing, pay attention to short-growing varieties, as the plant is known for its tall growth in the wild.
Spurflower
- perennial
- Flowering period: May to September
- Flower color: red, white
The small, star-shaped flowers of the spur flower certainly not only appeal to butterflies, but are also flattering to your eyes. The small flower thrives in a sunny location and is ideal for
- Roses
- Lavender
- Storksbill
- or lady's mantle
Sedum
- perennial
- Flowering time: August to October
- Flower color: different shades of red
The sedum has strikingly thick-fleshed leaves, which not only look interesting, but also protect against evaporation of the water. This makes the plant ideal for sunny balconies.
Herbs for butterflies
Lavender
- perennial
- Flowering period: June to September
- Flower color: blue, violet, white
Who doesn't know the intoxicating scent of lavender. This is best known for its relaxing, sleep-inducing effect. It also magically attracts butterflies.
Oregano
- perennial
- Flowering period: July to September
- Flower color: light pink
The herb from the Mediterranean region is a popular butterfly plant and is also suitable for culinary use.
Thyme
- perennial
- Flowering period: May to August
- Flower color: pink, white
Thyme has two positive properties:
- The herb attracts butterflies
- and scares away mosquitoes.
Annual plants for butterflies
Marigold
- Flowering period: June to October
- Flower color: orange, yellow
The orange blossom brings sunshine to the balcony even on gray days. Doctors value them for their healing properties.
Sunflower
- Flowering period: July to October
- Flower color: yellow flowers with red-brown center
What would summer be without sunflowers and butterflies flying around their blossoms? Get both of you on your own balcony!
Bee Friend
- Flowering period: June to October
- Flower color: violet
The bee friend comes in numerous types. If you want it to beautify your balcony, it is best to choose a small specimen like Phacelia campanularia. The plant is very undemanding.
