California's butterflies are notoriously picky eaters with refined tastes, and this collection features the plants that have earned their coveted seal of approval after centuries of culinary negotiations. These native species have mastered the art of running five-star butterfly buffets, offering everything from sweet nectar nightcaps for adults to all-you-can-eat salad bars for their caterpillar offspring. Think of these plants as the ultimate butterfly magnets—they've figured out that the way to a Monarch's heart is through its stomach, while also providing cozy nurseries where future generations can grow up fat and happy. By planting these lepidopteran favorites, you're essentially opening a combination restaurant, hotel, and daycare center that will have butterflies lining up faster than tourists at a trendy brunch spot, all while creating a low-maintenance garden that thrives in California's climate with the efficiency of a well-oiled pollinator paradise.
