Butterflies will 'love your garden' if you plant these 3 plants in spring

Weather is getting warmer, the sun is out and we are hard at work in our trying to make them beautiful ahead of the summer. The green-thumbed among us will be busy making for any and all visitors, especially of the insect variety.

Everyone loves butterflies, they brighten up any area they visit with their vibrant colours, and they are great but delicate pollinators. Yes, they visit lots of different , but there are some that are very good at drawing them in. This can be for a multitude of reasons - during various parts of their cycle, while there are a couple they are prone to lay their eggs on as the catterpillars can consume their leaves and stalks, form cocoons on them, and even drink from them.

When it comes to deciding what plants are best, note they can range from annuals - those you can plant each year - and perennials - flowers that typically grow and bloom over spring and summer, before dying every autumn and winter.

The followng three plants that will almost definitely bring butterflies to your yard or garden this summer.

How to attract butterflies to your garden with plants Asters

These late-blooming delights are perfect for attracting many different pollinators and animals, not just butterflies. Birds love the seeds, while bees and butterflighs go for the nectar.

Asters need plenty of sun to grow properly, but other than that they're pretty easy to get going. Most species are perennial plants, meaning they grow back every spring.

Plus they come in a number of different colours to match whatever exterior decor you have in your gardens. You can typically find them in pink, purple, blue and white.

Marigolds

These colourful and popular plants being at all welcoming or alluring might come as a surprise to you, as they are commonly used to actually keep certain pests away from the garden. But butteflies and bees adore them.

Marigolds need plenty of sun to grow, plus for convenience - especially with the weather in the UK - the process can actually be started indoors. Just make sure they're planted in moist soil.

They are also annuals, which means the flower completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of seeds, within one growing season, and then dies. The most common colours for marigolds are shades of yellow, orange, and red.

Sunflowers

Huge and domineering sunflowers are not just bright and beautiful, but have an abundance of nectar that make them a welcoming buffet for butterflies. Plus, the large amount of foliage produced can also act as an excellent source of caterpillar food.

There are around two dozen different varieties of sunflower of different sizes to perfectly accomodate your garden. Just remember, they need lots and lots of sun - it's in the name after all.