Attracting Butterflies to a Las Vegas Wildflower Garden

Butterfly Species in Southern Nevada

Contact University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (Clark County) for a local butterfly checklist. Common species include:

• Queen, Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Painted Lady, Checkered White, Marine Blue, Sleepy Orange.

Your Wildflower Mix Assessment

Your mix contains excellent nectar and host plants:

• Perennials returning yearly: Purple coneflower, Plains coreopsis, Prairie blazing star, Purple prairie clover.
• Annuals for quick color: Cosmos, California poppy, Sunflower, Alyssum.

Enhancements for Butterflies

• Add larval host plants: Milkweed (Monarch), Passionvine (Gulf Fritillary), Cassia (Sleepy Orange).
• Provide shallow water source with stones.
• Avoid pesticides.

Note: 3–7 ft height suggests rich soil or ample water. Stake tall species if needed.