Not only do butterflies depend on a variety of nectar-rich plants to feed on, but they also require host plants to sustain their larvae. Once the eggs have hatched, the caterpillars feed on the ...

Even small gardens in built-up areas can support a great variety of butterflies if they contain the right plants. In the heart of London, the Museum's Wildlife Garden has recorded 23 species of ...

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Flowers have long been symbolic of that special connection between people.

Sadly, however, monarch butterflies are endangered and need our help to plant gardens full of their favorite foods! So, the question is: what are the best plants that attract monarch butterflies?

The butterfly is found only in northwest Puerto Rico and was hit hard by recent hurricanes. The Marrón bacora (Solanum conocarpum) is found only on St. John’s, Virgin Islands, and is also threatened ...