Coneflowers and black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia species) also wear two hats in the butterfly garden. Along with their attractive floral display and nectar, rudbeckias support the reproduction of dozens of species of Lepidoptera, including the pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos), silvery checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis), and wavy-lined emerald (Synchlora aerata). Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is another of my favorites for the butterfly garden.
