[header] How to create a butterfly and hummingbird garden [title] Choose plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. [step] Since the nectar from flowers is their primary source of food, select nectar-rich plants to lure butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. There are some plants that are better suited for 1 species over the other. 
For instance, hummingbirds' long beaks and tongues can reach to the depths of cone-shaped flowers, whereas butterflies prefer flowers with more of a flat surface. However, many flowers are available that attract both species.