We have planted numerous milkweed plants in the Ethnobotanical Garden at Andromeda. In the same area we have sown celosia and zinnia seeds with their nectar-rich flowers, and native wildflower species such as those from the Bidens genus. We hope the monarch butterflies (click here for a short video of monarch butterflies in the Bougainvillea Garden), as well as the buck-eye, gulf fritillary and the rare gold-rimmed swallowtail butterflies remain in this area so visitors can enjoy all these gorgeous butterfly species, and others, found at this wonderful organic garden. In 2026, a painted lady butterfly was spotted on celosia plants in our new African Connections Garden – a first!!! For a nature experience in Barbados, Andromeda is top of the list – an organic space providing habitats for our biodiversity. Walk through a garden full of butterflies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Immerse yourself in nature at Andromeda Botanic Gardens!

Andromeda is organic and committed to protecting our island’s biodiversity, we actively plant nectar-rich species for our butterflies. The best time of the year to see butterflies in between April and September, although you will see some throughout the year. There is so much nature and wildlife – hermit crabs, butterflies, hummingbirds and much more. For things to do in Barbados, Andromeda has it all! Discover the amazing wildlife as you walk through this garden paradise, via numerous hidden pathways leading to amazing pleasures and delights!

“Andromeda is the best place to see butterflies in the West Indies”

“You can stand in one place and see 10 species of butterfly”

“You see butterflies here that I’ve never seen anywhere else in Barbados”