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Friday, November 13, 2026Nov 13

5 tips for attracting butterflies to your yard

Butterflies, says Barn Nursery manager Sarah Melton, are “like flowers with wings.”

Chattanooga-area residents have a plethora of colorful butterflies visiting their gardens this time of year, and there are certain plants to which they are particularly attracted.

“There are a tremendous number of plants they can use for nectar as well as hosts for their larvae,” Ms. Melton added.

Here are five ideas for planting a butterfly garden.