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Aphrodite\'s Purple Nightietm Passion Flower, Passion Vine
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

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.
  • Native To / Origin: Garden Hybrid - EuroAmerican Seed
  • Grows To: 8-12'H+
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11,(8B?, 8A?)
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Colorado
Fort Collins
Gregg\'s Mist Flower, West Texas Ageratum
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Gregg's Mist Flower is native to southern and western Texas as well as southern New Mexico as well as the southwestern most corner of Arizona and so is moderately drought resistant.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Part sun, Part shade, Light shade, Full sun*
  • Grows To: 18-24"H space about 12-18" apart
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10
Colorado
Fort Collins
Shoal Creek Blue Chaste Tree, Vitex, Monk\'s Pepper Tree
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

These durable and easily grown shrubs are basically pest and disease free, are deer resistant, and are moderately salt tolerant. Removing spent flowers and seed heads will promote the production of wave after wave of new flowers throughout the summer...
  • Grows To: 15'H x 15'W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils otherwise fairly tolerant.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens
Colorado
Fort Collins
Fragrant Pink Abelia, Mosang Abelia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

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...
  • Grows To: 6-8'H x 6'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Native To / Origin: Latvia
  • Container Size: 2.25 inch DP / 6 fl.oz. / 177 ml
Colorado
Fort Collins
Baja Red Rose of Montana, Coral Vine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

An easy to grow and drought tolerant heirloom plant. On a recent trip to west Texas, we saw what must have been over 50 butterflies on one vine! Coral Vine is considered invasive in some regions, please consult your local county extension office before...
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: Vining to 40'
Colorado
Fort Collins
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The 'red' coloration of this butterfly magnet is often most pronounced in southern climates. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Deep magenta fragrant flowers are born in elongating conical clusters on this wonderful new Butterfly...
  • Grows To: 4-5'H x 5-6'W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens-USA, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Colorado
Fort Collins
Whiteleaf Mountainmint, Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Whiteleaf Mountainmint has a strong minty sage-like fragrance and can be used in place of sage in cooking as well as in the place of mint for teas and coffee. Grown from locally collected seed.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,(possibly colder)
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 18-24''W
  • Native To / Origin: US- Mid and South Central and Southeastern
Colorado
Fort Collins
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

The 'red' coloration of this butterfly magnet is often most pronounced in southern climates. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com All rights reserved. Miss Molly has deep magenta fragrant flowers that are born in elongating conical...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Colorado
Fort Collins
Blue Porterweed
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

For more information see the research paper " Nectar Theft and Floral Ant-Repellence: A Link between Nectar Volume and Ant-Repellent Traits? In zone 10 Blue Porterweed is likely to be a reliable perennial if not evergreen.
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch SQ / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Colorado
Fort Collins
Butterflytm Red Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
Colorado
Fort Collins
Under the Sea Selfheal, Heal-all, Prunella
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Deadhead Selfheal to help extend the flowering season. Selfheal can be used to good effect spilling over walls or even in containers if you feel you need to contain it. It is somewhat resistant to drought once it is well-established although it will likely...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 8-14"H x 18-24"W, space at 12" apart
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, preferably well-drained but adaptable.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Colorado
Fort Collins
Magnifica Native Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

We often see a few flowers on our vines in the garden in winter but the main show is in spring with flowers continuing on and off often until fall. Coral Honeysuckle or Trumpet Honeysuckle is a native, often evergreen vine that is vigorous and easy to...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile soils with good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well-established.
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Colorado
Fort Collins
Amistad Salvia, Friendship Sage
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

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.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: Argentine Gardens - Rolando Uria, University of Buenos Aires, 2005
Colorado
Fort Collins
Frog fruit, Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

They enjoy moist soils but are somewhat drought resistant once well established. The USDA Plants database offers 11 synonyms for Phyla nodiflora but are generally variations of Lippia incisa, Lippia nodiflora , and Lippia reptans .
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High
  • Native To / Origin: US - south eastern, central, and western
Colorado
Fort Collins
Appalachian Mountainmint, Savanna Mountainmint
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Deer resistant and somewhat drought resistant once well-established with few pest or disease problems. Appalachian Mountainmint is native along much of the east coast from Virginia to Florida and west to Mississippi.
  • Native To / Origin: US- East Coast, eastern Gulf Coast
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-4'W
Colorado
Fort Collins
Miss Pearl Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Miss Pearl is the latest release in the Miss series from the breeding work of Dr. Dennis Werner at North Carolina State University where he has developed sterile Buddlejas with greater flower power and compact habits for the garden and landscape.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils.
Colorado
Fort Collins
Flat-Top Goldenrod, Shiny Goldenrod
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Flat-Top or Shiny Goldenrod provides a perfect landing platform for pollinators while they enjoy its rich nectar and pollen. In our area it flowers at the same time as Slender Blazing Star, Liatris acidota , and they make nice companions in the meadow...
  • Grows To: 18-30"H x 12-18"W
  • Deer Resistance: Moderate to High
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9 at least
Colorado
Fort Collins
Dwarf Josee Reblooming Lilac
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / each

Its compact size of only 6' tall makes it perfect for a hedge or specimen planting. Shipped: potted. Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of Josee's lavender-pink flowers from May until frost! This highly unusual and desirable reblooming lilac is low maintenance...
  • Spread: 4-5'
  • Season Color: Spring, Summer
  • Genus: Syringa 'Josee'
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Max Height (feet): 6
Colorado
Fort Collins
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm, Monarda, Oswego Tea, Bergamot
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Dig and divide every 2-3 years for the best results. 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...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W, space about 12-18" apart
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Colorado
Fort Collins
Bat Face Cuphea, Tiny Mice Cuphea, Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea, Mickey Mouse Plant
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings. A well-drained soil is key to winter survival of the Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico, South America
  • Deer Resistance: May Be Severely Browsed
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Colorado
Fort Collins
Clustered Mountainmint, Bigleaf Mountain Mint, Short-Toothed Mountainmint, Sage
Prices start at : 10.99 USD

This is a durable and slowly spreading native perennial that flowers throughout the summer months. Clustered Mountainmint is one of our favorites to pick and smell as we walk through the garden.
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 18-24''W
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Colorado
Fort Collins
Big Momma Turks Cap
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The large sleepy scarlet blooms of 'Big Momma' are held upright on woody stems from late spring to fall or even year round in mild winter climates. Turk's Cap are native to portions of the southern US although they have been passed around so much in southern...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist but moderatley drought tolerant once well established. Adaptable to soil types.
  • Native To / Origin: US- Greg Grant, SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches, TX
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-6'W
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Colorado
Fort Collins
American Elderberry, Common Elderberry
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Huge flat clusters of tiny white flowers are followed by a heavy crop of shiny black fruit. Periodic removal of older and weaker canes will help to keep them growing vigorously. Remember that the Elderberry flowers and fruits on new growth so even though...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: US - all but a few western states as well as central and eastern Canada
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • Salt Tolerance: High soil and aerosol salt tolerance
Colorado
Fort Collins
Lindley\'s Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Deep violet flowers hang like grapes from this upright to arching shrub. An unusual variety. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: China
Colorado
Fort Collins
Snow Queen Passion Flower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 17.99 USD

This is great for those who love the flowers as the plant has more resources for continuous flowering throughout the growing season. The Snow Queen Passionflower is a host to the Gulf Frittilary Butterfly and will most likely serve as a host for other...
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 8-12'H+
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Native To / Origin: UK Garden hybrid - Myles Irvine
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
Colorado
Fort Collins
Crucita, Jack in the Bush, Fragrant Mist Flower, Blue Mist Flower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Our plants are seed grown and so some variability is possible. 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...
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US- S Texas and S Florida
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 3-6'H x 4-6'W
Colorado
Fort Collins
Cream Scabious, Cream Pincushions Scabiosa ochroleuca
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.
  • Family: Dipsacaceae
  • Botanical Name: Scabiosa ochroleuca
  • Seeds Per Pound: 50,000
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 90
  • Quantity: 0.19 lb
  • Lot#: 9401
Colorado
Fort Collins