Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants from Shady Oak Butterfly Farm.

Butterfly Host Plants are the plants that the Caterpillar of that particular Butterfly eats. Caterpillars of each species of Butterflies can only eat plants belonging to a few plant species. If the Caterpillars are placed on a plant that is not their normal Host (food) Plant; those Caterpillars will starve. The preference is that strong. To buy Butterfly Host Plants go to our Host Plant page. Nectar Butterfly Plants are the plants that the adult Butterfly drinks from. Butterflies of most species can drink from a very wide variety of plants. To purchase Butterfly Nectar Plants go to our Nectar Plant page.

We offer a large selection of Hard to find Butterfly Plants. Experience the fun and excitement of having a truly great butterfly habitat in your own yard. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery of your plants. If you need these shipped out immediately or by a specific date please contact our office once you have placed your order.