Corpse flowers
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I would choose a nettle, as Admiral Butterflies do. There flowers aren't extravagant but the poison tipped spines are very good protection.
Which nettle you may ask (as there are many)
Ideally Urtica sykesii for its beautiful triangular leaves perfectly embellished with triangular edges which itself have beautiful spikes (one of my favorite plants).
For added protection the most dangerous nettle Urtica ferox a nettle so big it has become a woody tree with thick spikes as long as your nose, loaded with enough poison to kill a dog or leave a man limp for weeks (I would make sure no dogs are harmed). The beautiful red admirals favorite choice.
Nice! That was a fascinating way to look at it. Makes sense too.
Apparently, lantana. That's where they all go in my yard.
Do they smell good?
Not much smell, no. But don't require any care, they are robust and native. And pretty.
Peonies. Those mfers look like balls of fabric
Wow! That’s a proper sea of flowers.
As a butterfly I would recommend everyone plant clovers in their lawn. They are mowable, nitrogen fixing and were common in all grass mixes before broad leaf herbicides were common. They provide the surrounding grass and themselves with their own nitrogen as well provide some bee food. White dutch clover should be available most places and Flawn has a nice three color mix for all my clover needs.
Dorothy rose columbine. Beautifully built for butterflies and hummingbirds. 
Gorgeous!
The real question is which flower wouldn't I choose. I'd be the first Slutterfly. Every flower, every day. Just butterfly hedonism.
Yeah like why chose? Gimme all the nectar!
If monofloral relationships require too much commitment, why not consider joining a polyfloral rainbow butterfly community. Maybe polyfloral is the way to go.
Dianthus barbatus Pic
Those like really nice. Also, once you’ve landed on one, the others aren’t far away.
The yummy looking ones.
Dionaea muscipula
LOL. That’s pretty brutal.
Brutal for everyone underneath, but the flowers of Dionaea muscipula are on long stalks keeping you safely above the gaping jaws below.
Just make sure not to have any fermented plum juice before you go, as you may be to tipsy to stick the landing:
I'd probably try anything new, if available, to determine if I like the flavor or not, and go back to the ones I enjoy.
Are you asking about effective plantings to attract butterflies? In that case we need more information like your approximate location and hardiness zone. Or is this a whimsical question.
It’s a top secret human experiment to see how different people interpret it.
If you’re into botany/entomology, this is the time and place for you to shine. If you’re out for the giggles, that should work equally well. Other options are also equally valid.
I choose the whimsical interpretation of it. I bet it's a flower that is going to try on make-up for the first time that is asking.