Nectar Plant for Butterflies

Many flowering plants in urban parks provide nectars for butterflies. However, about half of Hong Kong's butterfly species, especially Nymphs and Browns, seldom or never visit flowers for nectar.

Coral Hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus) Flowering from May to October, attracts large Swallowtails, Whites and Yellows	Chinese Ixora (Ixora chinensis) Flowering from June to October, attracts Swallowtails, Whites and Yellows
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) Flowering from March to November, attracts Swallowtails, Whites and Yellows	Wedelia (Wedelia trilobata) Flowering almost throughout the year, attracts Skippers, Blues, small Whites and Yellows
Golden Dewdrops (Duranta erecta) Flowering from May to November, attracts Skippers, Blues, small Whites and Yellows	Lantana (Lantana camara) Flowering almost throughout the year, attracts Swallowtails, Skippers, small Whites and Yellows and some Nymphs