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It didnt stay i didnt even get a chance to see what it was as it flutted beautifully passed my eyes .
it could have been a peacock (because of the size )

i dont have any plants in my garden for when they come out this early and i could do with a few pointers in the right direction . ( pretty please )
i have about 5 different buddleia's in my garden lots of lavender , quite a few long grasses which i have seen them go in when it starts to rain
but nothing that flowers early ..
i have two apple tree's that will flower soon which seem to attract cabbage whites to it .
i dont really think i have any food plants and could do with some suggestions .

my garden gets full sun to medium dome one side .
a friend did give me some corn flower seeds to sow she said butterflies are attracted to them ??


thanks

Tana

It is difficult to find flowers that butterflies find tempting at this time of year which are guaranteed to flower but Jack's suggestion of Wallflower Bowles Mauve is a good starting point.

Shortly aubretia, garlic mustard, honesty and sweet rocket will be good choices.

Hope that helps a little.