The most important thing to know: flowers help, but water is what really attracts dragonflies
If you want dragonflies to visit regularly, flowers alone are not enough.
Dragonflies breed in water. So the best setup is:
- a pond or small water feature
- pond-edge plants (especially upright stems)
- sunny open space for flying
- shelter from strong wind
- fewer pesticides
Flowers are still very important because they attract the smaller insects dragonflies hunt, and many flowering pond plants also provide structure for egg-laying and emergence.
