The Research & Education Garden - Griffin Campus

Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden is named after Deen Day Smith form her generous support of the Garden, her activism in environmental horticulture, and her interest in butterflies. Our garden houses and supports all stages of the lifecycle of several butterfly species. Adult butterflies are attracted to colorful lantana, pentas, and butterfly bushes where they feed upon nectar from the flowers. Eggs are laid on various plants like fennel and parsley that also serve as food for caterpillars.