Butterflies look so beautiful flittering around the garden. Young children love watching and chasing them. Here is a list of plants that butterflies love. Once they discover the paradise that you have created for them, they will come back year after year.

 * Bee Balm – This flower has red or purple blooms and grows well in zones 4-7.

 * Butterfly Bush – These bushes grow up to 12 feet tall and spread out to nearly 15 feet. They need well-drained soil with direct sunlight. It is suggested that they be cut back each winter. Flowers will vary in color and can be pink, purple, red, or white.

 * Fern Acacia – This plant attracts both adult butterflies and caterpillars. It is a low-growing shrub with white flowers and grows well in zone 8.

 * Larkspurs – These plants grow relatively tall, reaching over 5 feet. They are popular in zones 2-9 and come in a variety of colors.

 * Mimosa (or silk tree) – This has pink aromatic blossoms. It is a tree that grows well in zones 6-9 and will attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.

 * Red Columbine – This perennial flower has red and yellow flowers that droop. They are easily grown in zones 2-8.

 * Rose of Sharon – This shrub can grow to 8-10 feet tall. It can be found with red, pink, blue, and white blossoms. It grows well in zones 5-9.

 * Trumpet Honeysuckle – This creeping vine has red or scarlet flowers. It can be found in zones 3-9.