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Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the perennial border, as a groundcover, smaller spaces, and containers where it is sure to attract loads of butterflies and other pollinators! The Lo & Beholdtm Buddleja...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- NC, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner - 2012
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Silver Spires White Vitex, Chaste Tree
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are considered to be drought tolerant enough to be suitable for Xeric gardens. An unusually pure white selection of Vitex. Silver Spires produces medium sized spikes of white flowers that are held...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate soil and aerosol salt tolerance
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
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Gulf Blazing Star, Shinner\'s Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

But after taking a second look at herbarium specimens this is definitely the rare L. One of the smaller growing and longer flowering Blazingstars with good drought resistance once well-established.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 12-24(-36)"H 12-18''W
  • Native To / Origin: US - SE Texas, W Louisiana
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils. Does well under average garden conditions.
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Dan\'s Everblooming Native Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

For more information see our Coral Honeysuckle Growing Guide . Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Dan's Everblooming Native Coral Honeysuckle came to us from the good people at Stephen F.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US - Nacogdoches, TX - Dan, SFA
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile soils with good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well-established.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Ruby Glow Passion Flower, Passionflower
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

Ruby Glow Passionflower is sometimes mistakenly sold as a selection of Passiflora alata but it has been determined that this is actually a selection of P. Provide Ruby Glow Passionflower with a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a full to partial...
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
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Pink Rose of Montana, Coral Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

It dies to the ground in winter, but faithfully returns from the ground each spring. On a recent trip to west Texas we saw a Coral Vine that must have had 50 or more butterflies on one plant! Rose of Montana is considered invasive in some regions, please...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: Vining to 40'
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Starburst Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. The 2-3" flower clusters of the Starburst Penta are borne from spring to fall on this upright to rounded shrub-like tropical perennial that is often grown as an annual.
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Grows To: 30''H x 30''W and larger in mild climates
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Eared Goldenrod
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A tightly clump forming perennial, Eared Goldenrod produces loose arching arrays of bright yellow flowers in summer atop sturdy stems. An unusual and uncommon native found growing along stream sides and woodlands that is most common in western Louisiana...
  • Grows To: 24-36"H when in flower space at 12" apart
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Filtered shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9
  • Native To / Origin: US- west LA, east TX, AR, MS, AL, TN, FL, GA, SC
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Miss Molly Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'. Miss Molly has deep magenta fragrant flowers that are born in elongating conical clusters on this wonderful new Butterfly Bush with a somewhat compact and refined...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
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Sweet Coneflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A good choice for the back of the border. This vigorous native produces masses of black-eyed golden yellow daisies from mid-summer to fall on tall sturdy stems. The sweetly scented foliage gives it its common name.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 2-3'W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US- Eastern central
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Talayote (Milkweed Vine)
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Talayote produces clusters of small cream and green milkweed flowers that are held above and among the large heart shaped foliage and can be found in flower from summer and into early fall attracting a host of smaller pollinators.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
  • Grows To: 10-15'H
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX and northern Mexico
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11,(8A?)
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Almost Eden\'s Purple Lace Sky Flower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

We hope that you enjoy as much as we do! Purple Lace produces flowers that are larger than the species on a vigorous growing plant producing and seemingly non-stop display of the gently drooping grape-like clusters of flowers throughout the growing season...
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4'W (8-10'H x 10-15' in mild climates)
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US - FL, Brazil
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight to Moderate
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Augusta Duelberg Mealycup Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

For more about the story about the discovery of Henry Duelberg and Augusta Duelberg mealycup sages see the 'Extermal Info Link' below. Augusta Duelberg Mealycup Sage is larger growing than the ones found at most nurseries and will top out at about 30"H...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3'W
  • Native To / Origin: US - Greg Grant, TX
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
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Good-N-Purple Stokesia Daisy
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Stoke's Aster or Stokesia Daisies are durable drought, deer, and rabbit resistant, clump-forming native perennials. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps. Their reliability and durability make them highly recommended garden perennials.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,(5,6 if mulched)
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 18-24''W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US-SE
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Early Bird Gold Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

This exciting new day-length neutral and thusly free flowering Black-Eyed Susan was discovered at Dupont Nursery near Plaquemine, Louisiana and is sure to bring in the butterflies and pollinators as well as providing color all summer.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - Dupont Nursery, Plaquemine, LA - 2011
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Missy Puryear\'s Pink Turks Cap
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Provide your Turk's Caps with a well-draining, moderately fertile soil, preferably with at least 4-6 hours a day of direct sunlight for the best results. Shade tolerant, deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and moderately drought resistant once they...
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3-5'W
  • Fertilizing: Use a balanced, preferably slow-release, fertilizer in spring-midsummer if needed.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist but moderatley drought tolerant once well established. Adaptable to soil types.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
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Lavender Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory. Porterweeds are excellent nectar producers outperforming nearly all other butterfly plants in the garden.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3'W
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
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How-How, White-Leafed Passionflower, Passion Vine, Passionfruit
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

To learn more see the Passionfruit datasheet by Purdue Horticulture: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/passionfruit.html#Varieties Passionvines are the caterpillar host plant for Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Julia, and...
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
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Ruby Glow Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. One of the darkest red Pentas on the market! Ruby Glow produces large clusters of deep brilliant red star-shaped flowers that are borne from spring to...
  • Native To / Origin: Africa
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 24-36''H x 18-24''W
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Black and Blue Salvia, Anise Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Glossy rich green foliage. Periodic deadheading is not required but may help to keep the plants looking fresher.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 36''H x 18-24''W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: South America
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
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Buttered Popcorn Cassia, Peanut Butter Senna
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Considered by some to be root hardy in zone 9 with protection. Called Popcorn Cassia because when brushed or crushed the foliage emits the wonderful fragrance of freshly buttered popcorn.
  • Grows To: 6-10'H x 3-8'W
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: Africa
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
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Red Satin Permathreadtm Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Provide good drainage, average moisture, and ample sunlight for the best results. Deep dark red, 2-3" wide daisies are born all summer long on this exciting new perennial. Red Satin Coreopsis is a sterile selection from Darrel Probst so it can spend all...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- Darrell Probst - Hubbardston, Massachusetts
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Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the perennial border, as a groundcover, smaller spaces, and containers where it is sure to attract loads of butterflies and other pollinators! The Lo & Beholdtm Buddleja...
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- NC, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner - 2012
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
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Wedelia, Yellow Creeping Ox-Eye Daisy, Yellow Dots
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Drought tolerant once established, Wedelia revels in the heat and sun creating a dense 8-12" high mass of foliage, stems and flowers. Wedelia is highly salt tolerant and is considered drought tolerant enough to be used in Xeriscapes.
  • Grows To: 4-8''H+ and spreads
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • Native To / Origin: US-FL, C and S Americas, W Indies
  • Salt Tolerance: High tolerance of soil and spray salts
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May Pop Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Passionflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

This makes this a great plant for children to enjoy as the multitudes of often alien looking caterpillars are sure to pique their interest. Provide a well-drained soil and a full to mostly sunny position for the best results.
  • Native To / Origin: US
  • Container Size: 2.25 inch T / 9.7 fl.oz. / 287 ml
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
  • Grows To: 15-20'H
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Henlea\'s Hummingbird Heaven Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory. Like all of our Porterweeds, this one is an exceptional flowering plant producing copious amounts of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and a variety...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Almost Eden - 2017, introduced in 2018
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
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Mexican Hat, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Red Hats
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Flowers can range from nearly solid burgundy to nearly solid yellow and almost any combination in between. The relaxed petals surround a tall central cone of each daisy-like flower.Finely textured blue-gray foliage on a plant that becomes more dense with...
  • Grows To: 20-30''H x 24-36''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to well-drained soils. Moderately drought resistant once well-established.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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