United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018Linda De Volder2020-06-22Upright verbena (Verbena bonairiensis) is one of the best plants for attracting butterflies in Georgia. The loss of important forage plants, often due to the use of herbicides in agriculture, poses a threat to the survival of many species of butterfly in the state.Photograph of the blooms of an upright verbena plant. The small pink blooms grow in a cluster. Upright verbena (Verbena bonairiensis) is one of the best plants for attracting butterflies in Georgia. The loss of important forage plants, often due to the use of herbicides in agriculture, poses a threat to the survival of many species of butterfly in the state.image/jpeghttp://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/butterflies-and-mothsForms part of: New Georgia Encyclopediahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/butterflies-and-mothsForms part of: New Georgia EncyclopediaFlowers--GeorgiaPlants--GeorgiaVerbena--GeorgiaUpright VerbenaStillImage