Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Aurora

Lady Margaret Passionflower is a prolific flowering hybrid that is a showoff throughout the year in frost free conditions. We have not yet tested this and so this report is only anecdotal.

The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout summer. Each rosy pink, star shaped flower has a contrasting dark fuchsia eye.

If you have purchased Liatris squarrosa from us in the past it was in fact actually Liatris tenuis . Attracts loads of butterflies and a variety of other pollinators. Tenuis or Gulf Blazingstar...

Turk's Cap are native to portions of the southern US although they have been passed around so much in southern gardens it may be hard to say just where anymore. In mild winter climates they can get fairly large but are certainly amenable to pruning.

Amistad Salvia begins flowering even when still small and your hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees will love you for its continuous supply of rich nectar. An endless display of huge purple tubular flowers that emerge from dark colored calyxes are...

Moonbeam Coreopsis may slowly spread by rhizomes. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year. Deadheading will help ensure a fall repeat. Provide Moonbeam Coreopsis with good drainage and medium to low moisture.

To learn more visit the Cajun Prairie Society or do a search for Gulf Coast prairies. Slender arching stems that end in spikes of purple flowers emerge from the soft fine textured foliage of this dainty Liatris from late spring through early summer and...

The Lace-Leaf Vitex is considered by many to be the most hardy of the Chaste Trees. Beautifully cut medium green deeply cut lacy foliage that is reminiscent of the delicately cut foliage of some Japanese Maples adorns this vigorous 'Chaste Tree'.

This species is from Eurasia Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved. It prefers a well-drained soil and may need midday shade in hot summer climates. Dracocephalum is moderately drought resistant once well-established and is considered...

Snow Queen Passionflower is a vigorous, hardy, and exceptionally free-flowering Riverside hybrid created by Myles Irvine of the UK that can be enjoyed in gardens or as a container plant.

Deep violet flowers hang like grapes from this upright to arching shrub. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.

This durable perennial makes a great border, groundcover, or makes a great addition to containers. Chi-Chi Dwarf Pink Mexican Petunia is a lovely dwarf perennial that produces loads of pink trumpet shaped flowers tucked in among the dark green glossy...

An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings. Provide a well-drained soil with full to mostly sun for the best results. A succession of red tubular blooms that end in a purple bat-like 'face' are topped...

Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer. A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native.

Periodic removal of the spent flower clusters will promote more flowers instead of fruit. Large 1/2" wide purple flowers edged in light lavender to white with the three lower petals having a deep purple stripe make this Sky Flower unique.

An excellent choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens that will flower from summer until frost. Pure white 3" flowers clusters. The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies...

Deer resistant. The non-fading, dark daisies of this easy perennial are held above and among the fine dark green foliage. Provide good drainage, average moisture, and ample sunlight for the best results.

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes.

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains...

Redwing, Vining Maple, and Mariposa are among its many names, whatever you choose to call it this rather hardy vine with tropical origins creates quite a show throughout the warmer months of the year with a near continuous display of yellow, orchid-like...

Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. 1/2" salmon pink blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost. Porterweeds are likely the number one favorite nectar plant for butterfly gardeners and surely for...

Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. The Pentas' nectar rich flowers are excellent for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other garden beneficials.

Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green foliage. This naturally sprawling vine-like shrub can easily be pruned to produce a dense mass of foliage...

For a very nice article on Winter Cassia from the MSU Cares Extension by Dr. Gary Bachman click here or the "More Info from Universities..." below. Few plants can bring color to the fall garden like the Winter Cassia! Clusters of butterfly-like bright...

Bahama Blue Passion Flower is a beautiful and vigorous free flowering selection of the Blue Crown Passion Flower, Passiflora caerulea, with all its hardiness and reliability. 4-5" wide flowers with white petals and sepals are topped by a crown of white...

To learn more click here . Jack in the Bush or Crucita is truly one of the very best butterfly plants as well as for a host of other pollinators! The nectar rich, light blue to purple, flat topped flower clusters make the perfect landing platforms for...

Sweet Goldenrod is the state herb of Delaware and is has been used to make the medicinal Blue Mountain Tea. Another of the garden friendly clump forming Goldenrods, Sweet Goldenrod makes a nice addition to the garden, as well as in natural areas and along...