I was looking for bulbs that bloomed in the summer and were deer and rabbit resistant.
Liatris attracts butterflies like this Monarch.
I loved my lilies, which grow well here in my desert garden. Unfortunately, the deer and rabbits love lilies too and my most recently planted ones had been so chewed on that only the stems remained. I came across Liatris in a catalog of bulbs and the description said it was deer and rodent resistant. Therefore, I decided to try them. I am glad I did because the birds and butterflies love them and the plants appear to be thriving with no damage from deer or rabbits.