The most important thing is to choose plants for butterflies that live in your area. There are some general guides, but you can type in the name of your state or other region and then things like "native plants" or "butterfly garden plants" to get targeted suggestions.
Certain features appeal to butterflies everywhere, though. You can make a butterfly puddle to provide water, or put out a black basking stone in the sun. There are also butterfly feeders for offering things like overripe fruit which some species enjoy.
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The most important thing is to choose plants for butterflies that live in your area. There are some general guides, but you can type in the name of your state or other region and then things like "native plants" or "butterfly garden plants" to get targeted suggestions.
https://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/pollinator-friendly-plant-lists
https://www.prairienursery.com/resources-guides/host-plants-for-butterflies--moths/
Certain features appeal to butterflies everywhere, though. You can make a butterfly puddle to provide water, or put out a black basking stone in the sun. There are also butterfly feeders for offering things like overripe fruit which some species enjoy.