Of all the sundials in the line, the Small Butterfly sundial is the one that fits where the others won’t. It is a compact cast aluminum dial with a butterfly in the center, floral engraving around it, and an upright gnomon to throw the shadow. It suits a small raised bed, a balcony planter, or a spot in a memorial garden where a full-size piece would crowd things.

Finish choices on the Small Butterfly sundial

Three colors are offered: Copper Verdigris, French Bronze and Oil Rubbed Bronze. Verdigris leans green and looks like aged copper, which is a natural match for a flowering border. The two bronze finishes are warmer and darker, with Oil Rubbed Bronze the darkest. Each is an all-weather protective coating over the casting, and each carries a five-year warranty.

Made in the USA, no rust

The piece is cast from recycled aluminum, so it will not rust even where sprinklers hit it twice a day. There is nothing to oil or wind. Set the Small Butterfly sundial level in full sun, turn the gnomon toward north, and the shadow does the rest. Because it keeps sun time, it will wander a few minutes from the clock as the seasons change, and that’s expected.

A note on gifts and memorials

Butterflies carry meaning for a lot of families, and this small dial is often bought to mark a loss or a milestone. It has no personalized text, so it ships as shown and can be ordered without any proofing step. If you want words to go with it, pair the Small Butterfly sundial with a plaque from the Garden Collection, some of which carry a short quote. The larger dials and other motifs are in the sundial category, and American Cast Bronze Plaques supports every one of them.