Plants to feed the caterpillar to butterfly life cycle

Some plants provide nectar for adult butterflies (lavender and salvia), while others are food for their larvae – caterpillars (parsley, anise and fennel for swallowtails).  Asclepias do double duty; the leaves are an important food source for Monarch caterpillars, and its flowers are nectar-rich for butterflies.

Lavender – One of our most popular perennials!

Lavender 
Lavender is one of the most heat, humidity, and WaterWise plants. These vigorous plants hold their beautifully variegated and highly fragrant foliage, and sport pale blue flowers in summer. Deer-resistant, easy care, heat tolerant.  Flowers in summer. Low-water once established.

Salvia

Salvia
This is a great Salvia option for mid-to-back of borders. Deer resistant and heavy blooming until frost. Flowers mid-spring to mid-fall. Attracts pollinators, easy care, longer blooming, and WaterWise.