I know you’ve heard of birdhouses… but have you ever heard of butterfly houses? In all honesty, I didn’t know they existed until recently—but I’m so happy I’m in the loop now. The cute wooden structures promise to help provide butterflies with shelter and a place to sip on nectar, all within the comfort of your backyard.
Just like the adorable birdhouses I’ve been seeing on the market lately, this triangular butterfly house from Amazon is truly charming. It’s designed with a trendy A-frame roof that’s painted bright green (total summer vibes), along with pine-wood interior dividers, and a projecting surface—I’ll call it the butterfly porch—with an embedded water bowl. According to the brand, the bowl can be filled with water and nectar for your winged visitors. (By the looks of it, you can buy butterfly nectar on Amazon.)
According to shoppers, this butterfly house is “easy” to assemble—and you can choose how you want to display it. The included adjustable stakes (which mount to the wooden structure) can be adjusted from about 10 inches to 30 inches off the ground. However, you also have the option to hand the butterfly home if you’d rather keep it off the grass completely.
Based on customer reviews, the home seems like a popular butterfly pit stop. One person wrote that “the butterflies love it and it’s just a nice little piece to add to the garden.” Another said, “I was surprised to see butterflies both inside and using the water saucer.”
If you’d rather opt for a different design, you can choose from two more options: another A-frame with a mostly-closed front, and a similar design with an attached flower box.
Whether you go the butterfly house or birdhouse route while decorating your garden this season (or both!), I’m sure you’ll find a gorgeous option that your winged visitors will adore.
