They require little maintenance and grow best under full sun.
Asters are perennial plants that thrive around water sources such as marshes and ponds, which also attract dragonflies.
The damp environments where they grow will also attract mosquitoes, another key food source for them.
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Adult dragonflies love to hover over the colorful blossoms.
Their showy height and colors invite dragonflies to perch on the blooms.
There are many colors of bearded iris, the flowers of which contain abundant nectar to attract dragonflies with.
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Its star-shaped flowers attract tiny pollinators that also serve as food for dragonflies.
Low-maintenance tickseed (also known as coreopsis) attracts butterflies, dragonflies, and other pollinators.
They’re also good for dragonfly eggs and young dragonflies.
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The aromatic flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, and pink.
Pink muhly grass blooms with pale pink flowers in autumn and adds texture and variety to your garden.
Give them a place to perch and lay their eggs.
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There is no scientific evidence that dragonflies are attracted to a certain fragrance.
In fact, dragonflies lack the brain infrastructure normally required for a sense of smell.
The dragonflies will be sure to follow.
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