Coreopsis. This two-for-one bloom attracts both seed-eating birds and butterflies. Skippers, buckeyes, painted ladies and monarchs often stop by for the plant's sweet nectar, especially in late summer when it's growing strong while other blooms are wilting away.

Do bees and butterflies like coreopsis?

Coreopsis. Sweet, sunny Coreopsis are easy-to-grow members of the Sunflower family whose blooms attract bees and butterflies, and whose seed heads attract birds. Several varieties are available in bright, warm tones of yellow, orange, and red.

Do hummingbirds like coreopsis?

Many garden books suggest planting red or orange, tubular flowers in a sunny site to attract hummingbirds to the garden. ... I have even seen hummingbirds visit zinnias or coreopsis which have a daisy-like flower instead of a tubular flower.