Many butterfly species are rarely found in German gardens, but a butterfly garden offers the butterflies a suitable habitat. A butterfly garden full of insect-friendly plants provides the butterflies with sufficient food as well as shelter and resting places.
When choosing plants, amateur gardeners should preferably use native varieties that are also rich in nectar. Herbs and vegetables such as carrots, fennel, dill or garlic mustard attract beautiful butterflies such as the swallowtail. The magnificent or prairie candle creates a food supply for butterflies all year round.