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What are some plants that attract butterflies I can grow from seed?

I have a greenhouse and wanted to start some plants from seed that will attract butterflies. I am looking for plants that will bloom 3 or 4 months from germinating. Also, who is a good source for seed, I have a J L hudson catalogue.... I could use some help getting started in the right direction... Thanks-Lee

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2. Here's a good place to start: http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Butterflies.htm
3. Bachelor Button Polka-dot, Cosmos Sensation, Dame’s Rocket, Painted daisy, Purple Coneflower, Candytuft, Rocket Larkspur, Sweet William, Sunflower, California Bluebells, Shasta Daisy, Plains Coreopsis, Nasturtium, Marigold, Zinnia, Butterfly weed Gold Yarrow, Garden Columbine, Red Phlox, Johnny Jump Up. White Yarrow, Forget me not
4. Zinnias attract birds as well as butterflies and are about the easiest to grow from seed.