Butterfly Attracting Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Clearwater

The root is cardiac and febrifuge. Both are dried for later use. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and heart problems. The leaves area safe and effective cathartic.

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. * Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America .

Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. * Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have...

* Succisa pratensis Moench, also known as Devil's-bit Scabious, is a flowering plant of the genus Succisa in the family Dipsacaceae . It also grows on damper ground . * An herbaceous perennial, forming a basal rosette to 1', from which arise 3' flowering...

* The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae family. Growing up to a meter tall, it lives in zones 4 to 9 in moist to wet soils. It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer.

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. * Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America .

* Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family Alliaceae * Allium schoenoprasum is also the only species of Allium native to both the New and the Old World and is a perennial .

Deer resistant. This spectacular cultivar of butterfly bush is valued for its intense, deeply colored wine-red flowers. Plant in full to partial sun. Drought tolerant. The fragrant, long panicles are showy from June to September and attracts loads of...

* Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. It is best treated as a biennial in the garden. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians...

* So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. * Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent.

* Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China . * This is the red flowered form.

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family. * Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies...

In the fall and winter, the foliage is bright red. Firefly Heather has been awarded a winner of Britains prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Purple Coneflowers are practically indestructible because they are sub-zero hardy and withstand heat, grow in dry locations and love poor soil. The Purple Coneflowers bloom from mid-summer to fall on 2-3 foot stems.

It grows in sandy soils and appreciates lots of sunlight. This species is native to most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains , excluding the drier parts of the Prairies . They taste somewhat like peas.

1" golden yellow daisies sit atop the dark rich green foliage of this durable groundcover. A perennial which may freeze to the ground in winter in the cooler portions of its range.

Wow! Excellent flower power on a vigorous vine, Aphrodite's Purple Nightietm Passion Flower produces an explosion of 3-4" wide flowers composed of purple petals and sepals that are topped by a crown of deep purple, blue, and white filaments.

If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt in mid to late summer consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote new growth and flower production.

A good choice for butterfly gardens. Verbena's are cool season growing perennials and so that is when fertilize should be applied. Homestead Verbena was discovered by Dr. Allan Armitage and Dr. Michael Dirr on an old homestead in Georgia.

A tightly clump forming perennial, Eared Goldenrod produces loose arching arrays of bright yellow flowers in summer atop sturdy stems. Shade tolerant, clump forming and it attracts a variety of pollinators when in flower.

This beautiful perennial wildflower is common to the Pineywoods of western Louisiana and east Texas and needs a well drained soil for best results. Purple to light lavender pink flowers are nestled among the long-lasting pink to lavender 'scales' on dense...

This is great for those who love the flowers as the plant has more resources for continuous flowering throughout the growing season. Large, up to 5" wide, sweetly fragrant, long-lasting, pure white flowers are produced from spring to fall or year round...

Performs best in climates with warm summer days and cool nights. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. * Gerbera jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Gerbera.

* Lonicera xylosteum , commonly known as Fly honeysuckle , European Fly Honeysuckle , Dwarf Honeysuckle or Fly Woodbine is a deciduous shrub. It is one of two honeysuckles native to Britain, the other being the Common Honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum...

Provide ample sunlight and good drainage. The Purple Coneflower is an excellent plant for pollinators with its nectar rich flowers. This is one of the few plants that can compete for the attention that butterflies pay to the Porterweeds or Stachystarpheta...

A slowly spreading clump former that prefers average moisture. The non-fading, dark daisies of this easy perennial are held above and among the fine dark green foliage. Attracts pollinators.

Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of each daisy-like flower. Blooms from late spring through summer. This is a tough and hardy, perennial US Native.