A western tiger swallowtail on Pacific ninebark. (Photo: Andrew Reding via Flickr)
Gardening with native plants that are appropriate for your site is a great way to support butterflies, bees and birds. Include a diversity of wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs to ensure a buffet of pollen, nectar, seed and fruit.
Not sure where to start? Check-out this Lower Mainland and Victoria planting guide for butterflies!
In addition, these common herbs attract and support butterflies and bees:
- Borage
- Chive
- Dill
- Fennel
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
The Butterflyway Project
The Butterflyway Project is a citizen-led movement growing highways of habitat for bees and butterflies across Canada, one butterfly-friendly planting at a time.
Volunteer Butterflyway Rangers have connected with local schools, city agencies and homeowners to plant thousands of wildflowers in hundreds of pollinator patches, establishing Butterflyways in nine neighbourhoods and cities!
