Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Henderson

Clustered Mountainmint is one of our favorites to pick and smell as we walk through the garden. The bracts are probably more showy than the flowers but the flowers attract loads of pollinators including bees and small butterflies.

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. The far right image showing the Ruby Throat Hummingbird taking a breather, or is she really guarding her...

A profusion of dark-eyed golden yellow, 3-5'', daisies are held above the tidy rosette of foliage throughout summer. 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. This is an easy, durable, and reliable drought tolerant and deer resistant perennial for any sunny border.

Provide ample sunlight and good drainage. These 'daisies' are actually a composite flower and are composed of a multitude of ray flowers (the wide normally colorful 'petals' of a 'daisy') and are centered by a 'cone' composed of a multitude of spirally...

This a very easy and strong-growing, perennial vine with beautiful glossy leaves, exotic white and purple flowers, which are followed by large purple, rounded fruit, about the size of tangerines, with a nice flavor.

Katie Blue Dwarf Mexican Petunia is a lovely dwarf perennial that produces loads of bluish purple trumpet shaped flowers tucked in among the dark green glossy foliage from spring to frost on a compact low mounding plant.

Deep magenta fragrant flowers are born in elongating conical clusters on this wonderful new Butterfly Bush with a somewhat compact and refined growth habit. The 'red' coloration of this butterfly magnet is often most pronounced in southern climates.

A new Buddleja color from the breeding work of Dr. Dennis Werner at JC Raulston Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com In some states and counties Buddleia's are considered invasive, please check with your local state offices...

The tall sturdy dense spikes of rich purple flowers of this beautiful native wildflower attract loads of butterflies and pollinators in summer. Grow in an average to moist soil. Prairie Blazing Star is common in the prairies and forests of the central...

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com 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...

Attracts butterflies, bees, and a variety of other pollinators. Paradoxa , is a taprooted native that is typically found in or near the shallow soils of rocky glades and prairies as well as near balds in the rounded, aging Ozark Mountains of Arkansas...

This is a wonderful drought tolerant, reliable, native perennial for the garden as well as butterflies and other pollinators. For more about the story about the discovery of Henry Duelberg and Augusta Duelberg mealycup sages see the 'External Info Link'...

The Star of Surbiton Passionflower is definitely a caterpillar host for the Gulf Frittilary butterfly and will probably prove to be a host for additional species. A hybrid bred by Myles Irvine of the UK, this Passionvine is moderately vigorous and exceptionally...

The flower clusters are perched atop sturdy stems held 2-3' above the rosettes of fragrant, soft gray-green, feathery foliage. Like most Achilleas, this one benefits from very well-drained, sandy soils in full to mostly sunny locations preferably with...

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Spikes of fragrant tiny pink flowers emerge from this diminutive Butterfly Bush from early spring through fall. An excellent choice for small spaces, the front of the garden and landscape, as well...

Great at the back of the garden or in natural settings. Azurea and not the shorter S. Large spikes of deep blue, tubular flowers are born in summer, late summer, and sometimes into fall on this clump forming native perennial wildflower.

A beautiful purple selection of this tough perennial. Attracts butterflies and a host of other pollinators. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps. May reseed under good conditions though it may be unlikely to where mulched.

Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing. White, fragrant bloom spikes reaching 16", are held against the green, velvety foliage.

Lecompte Vitex is noted for its extra large 8-12" spikes of purple-blue flowers that are born from late spring to fall. A highly recommended 'Texas Lilac' selection of Vitex. This is a vigorous and disease free and drought tolerant spreading to upright...

Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green foliage. Train it on a trellis or other support to produce a small-medium sized fragrant evergreen vine.

The tubular, nectar rich flowers of Monardas attract a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and some bees. Earlier flowering in the Southeast and later flowering as you move northward.

Anise Scented Goldenrod a.k.a. Anisescented Goldenrod. The flowers and foliage, fresh or dried, is often used to make a very nice herbal tea, as a mild spice in cooking, and could certainly be used in potpourris as well (Bonnie fell in love with the fragrance...

Adapatable to a variety of soil conditions. 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.

It is well suited for beds or containers. It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put and where hardy will return year after year.

Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and a tough and easy to enjoy native with flower power. Did you know that Salvia is the number one recommended plant for hummingbirds.

A popular hummingbird and butterfly plant, few other plants can compete with it's profuse blooming habits. Thank you John from Florida for bringing that to our attention. This is not the same as the original 'Starburst' Penta cultivar.