Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Carlsbad

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. A rare native Liatris, Gulf Blazingstar produces small clusters of rich purple disc...

Spikes of deep purplish blue, nectar rich flowers are produced from summer to fall and attract butterflies and a menagerie of other garden beneficials. Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush is slightly smaller and more compact than Lo' & Beholdtm...

Frogfruit or Turkey Tangle Fogfruit is adaptable to soil types including clay, sand, as well as coastal plantings. An easy and sometimes vigorous groundcover or container plant that remains evergreen in mild winter climates.

Dark purple petals and sepals with a corona of deep blue to purple, and white filaments combine to produce up to 5" wide, sweetly and at times headily fragrant, exotic looking passionflowers that are produced throughout the growing season on this vigorous...

In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit Passionflowers must be cross-pollinated by another seedling, species, or cultivar. The nectar rich flowers are adored by larger bees and the foliage is a host to a variety of butterflies.

Who knew you could out do Black and Blue Salvia?! Black & Bloom Salvia produces larger flowers that emerge from deep black calyces adorned along black stems. It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put...

Spikes of deep lavender tubular flowers are produced from spring to fall on this compact well-branched Salvia. 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...

Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder. Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'.

Periodic removal of older and weaker canes will help to keep them growing vigorously. Occasionally we pick the large ripe fruit clusters whole as a treat for our chickens. Huge flat clusters of tiny white flowers are followed by a heavy crop of shiny...

Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder. Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'.

The Fragrant White Mistflower produces clusters of fragrant, white, nectar-rich flowers in fall just as the Monarch butterflies are migrating southward. This shrubby perennial native of the Edwards Plateau is a tough hombre that is moderately drought...

Rounded clusters of raspberry colored buds open to 2" long tubular, nectar rich, raspberry wine colored flowers in summer. The tubular, nectar rich flowers of Monardas attract a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and some bees.

A very early and often long flowering drought tolerant Liatris. Clusters of deep violet-purple flowers emerge from short upright to arching stems in summer and are held above the deep green grass-like foliage of this tough bulbous native perennial wildflower.

The large deep purplish red petals of Ruby Glow Passionflower are topped with a halo of deep bluish purple filaments. In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit Passionflowers must be cross-pollinated by another seedling, species,...

In mild winter climates, like zone 9 and 10, they can remain evergreen and will flower for most of the year. For sheer flower power and durability it is hard to beat the Dwarf Mexican Petunias! These reliable perennials lend themselves to use as a groundcover,...

In the colder winter portions of its range, it should be planted in spring or early summer so that it has ample time to establish before winter sets in. It is a large growing native deciduous shrub whose cooked fruit and flowers are used to create healthy...

The Achillea's fragrant foliage deters deer and rabbits. The flower clusters are perched atop sturdy stems held 2-3' above the rosettes of fragrant, soft gray-green, feathery foliage.

Here in zone 8B they freeze to the ground in most winters and we plant them atop winter growing bulbs like Spanish Bluebells that take their place during the Ruellia's dormant period and as the Bluebells are finishing up the Ruellias are on their way...

Frilly, rounded clusters of dainty white tubular flowers are borne in summer atop sturdy stems and are an excellent nectar source for a variety of smaller pollinators and garden beneficials.

1/2" salmon pink blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost. In zone 8B we find that the larger growing Porterweeds, like Lavender, Coral, and Purple, may return from the roots in late spring if well mulched.

Incredibly fragrant (considered to be even better than a lilac by some!) rich pink flowers in summer are held above the rich green glossy foliage. Abelias are easily grown, drought, salt, deer, and pest resistant upright to arching evergreen to semi-evergreen...

Deep violet flowers hang like grapes from this upright to arching shrub. An unusual variety. The blooms are borne continuously from late spring to fall. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.

Jacob Cline is one of the more reliable selections of Scarlet Bee Balm producing large clusters of brilliant red tubular flowers atop sturdy 3-4' stems in summer. Considered to be one of the most vigorous and disease resistant cultivars available.

Black-eyed Susans are ideal for sunny borders, along walls, by driveways or as a focal point in perennial bed. It blooms from early summer until frost. They are insect and disease free and resistant to drought and deer.

Each rosy pink, star shaped flower has a contrasting dark fuchsia eye. Thank you John from Florida for bringing that to our attention. The 2-3" flower clusters of the Starburst Penta are borne from spring to fall on this upright to rounded shrub-like...

Butterfly Bushes are often intensely fragrant on summer evenings. Huge, conicle, bright pink bloom spikes can reach 18" long and 4" wide at the base! An excellent choice for butterfly gardens.

Buddleias or Butterfly Bushes do best where they have good drainage and prefer a full to mostly sunny position for the best overall health and flowering. The Flutterby series of Butterfly Bushes or Buddleias were selected not only for their compact habit,...