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6 Plants That Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden

Coneflowers attract many insects that are a food source for dragonflies. These plants thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and they are drought-tolerant once established.

Purple Coneflower

Water lilies provide a perfect place for dragonflies to perch and lay their eggs. Their floating leaves create shaded areas in the water, ideal for dragonfly larvae to hide and thrive.

Water Lily

Cattails grow in marshy ground, offering dragonflies both perching spots and ideal conditions for laying eggs.

Cattails

They thrive in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering and periodic division to maintain their health and vibrancy.

Aster

Joe-Pye weed attracts a variety of insects, which in turn draw dragonflies looking for an easy meal. Its tall stems also provide excellent perching spots for resting dragonflies.

Joe-Pye Weed

Blue flag irises provide the perfect habitat for dragonflies to lay their eggs. The tall, vibrant blooms offer dragonflies a natural place to perch while they hunt.

Blue Flag Iris