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- **Lavender** - This is highly popular with many butterfly species due to its sweet scent.
- **Verbena** - Particularly the species *Verbena bonariensis*, it provides nectar that butterflies love.
- **Milkweed (Asclepias spp.)** - This is vital for monarch butterflies, but you need to be careful with the species as some are not native to Western Europe.
- **Aster** - Flowering in late summer to autumn, it's an excellent late-season nectar source.
- **Echinacea (Coneflower)** - This not only attracts butterflies but also bees.
- **Zinnias** - These are easy to grow, and their bright colors attract various butterfly species.
- **Helianthus (Sunflowers)** - Particularly the perennial varieties like *Helianthus maximiliani*, which grows naturally.
- **Thyme** - Another great nectar plant, and it's low-growing so it fits well in borders.