Habitat Area 4: Small Copper Butterfly
Focus Species: Small Copper
The plant mix here includes Common Sorrell that supports the Small Copper butterfly. On sunny days they will open their wings and you will be treated to an intense, gemlike orange colour on the upperwings.
To attract butterflies, such as the Small Copper, into your garden, plant nectar-rich borders for them to feed along and climbing ivy and shrubs for overwintering insects. Leaving an area of grass to grow long will help provide food and shelter that supports all stages of their life-cycle.
Further information about the Small Copper can be found here from the Butterfly Conservation website:
The sites of the four habitat areas:
