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May Pop Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Passionflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

We generally wait until the fruits become yellow (in yellow fruited cultivars) and wrinkled and have fallen from the vine. Pollinated flowers are followed by round passion fruit that ripen to yellow and contain a tangy tropical tasting clear flesh that...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 15-20'H
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
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Crucita, Jack in the Bush, Fragrant Mist Flower, Blue Mist Flower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Readily reseeds under good conditions. To learn more click here . Jack in the Bush can become shrub-like in frost free climates but often look their best after an annual pruning. In cooler climates it may act as a die-back perennial returning from the...
  • Native To / Origin: US- S Texas and S Florida
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Well draining somewhat dry soils.
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Summer Jewel Red Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Summer Jewel Red is a 2011 All American Selection Award winner and produces a nearly non-stop display of scarlet red tubular flowers from spring to frost on a compact plant that begins flowering earlier.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Moderately fertile to poor soils. Average to dry soils with good to excellent drainage. Do not overwater.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA, MS, GA, AL, FL - Bred by Takii & Co, Ltd
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Flutterby Petite Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush, Buddleia
Prices start at : 10.99 USD

Wave after wave of fragrant blue to blue-purple flowers with a contrasting orange eye are produced in dense spikes from spring to fall. The fragrant flowers of Buddleias are excellent for attracting butterflies, bees, and a host of other garden beneficials.
  • Grows To: 24-30''H x 24-30''W
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Peter Podaras, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY - 2011
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
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Red Midget Dwarf Mexican Hat, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Red Hats
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of each daisy-like flower. This is a tough and hardy, perennial US Native. Blooms from late spring through summer.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 24-30''W
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Candlestick Tree, Empress Candlebush, Christmas Candles
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The Candlestick Tree does readily reseed, consider removing ripe seed pods to prevent unwanted seedlings. The University of Florida recommends pruning last year's plants hard in spring to promote branching and strengthening of the trunks.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Grows To: 6-10'H x 6-8'W and larger in mild climates
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?,8?)
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Butterflytm White Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Pure white 3" flowers clusters. An excellent choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens that will flower from summer until frost. Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers.
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: Africa
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
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Herbstonne or Autumn Sun Green Eyed Coneflower, Shining Coneflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Huge 4-6" bright yellow, green-eyed daisies are held on 4-6'+ sturdy stems and produce an extended summer display. 'Autumn Sun' is a synonym of 'Herbstonne'. One of our favorites! There has been much confusion as to exact parentage/species of this excellent...
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: US Native developed in German Gardens
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moderately moist, fertile soils.
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Siskyou Pink Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

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.
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA - Siskyou Rare Plant Nursery, Medford, OR
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Narrowleaf Silk Grass, Grassleaved Goldenaster
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Tolerant of light shade is does flower best in full sun. This is a rhizomatous and thus spreading native perennial common to much of the Pineywoods as well as much of the Southeastern US.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 6-10"H reaching 18-24"H when in flower. Space at 12".
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • Native To / Origin: US- Southeastern
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
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Gregg\'s Mist Flower, West Texas Ageratum
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Flat topped clusters of bluish-purple Ageratum-like flowers are borne atop short sturdy stems that are adorned with finely cut and softly textured, medium green foliage. To learn more about Gregg's Mist Flower see " Perennial for part shade and butterfly...
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US- TX, NM, AZ
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Part sun, Part shade, Light shade, Full sun*
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Buttered Popcorn Cassia, Peanut Butter Senna
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Tall spikes of dark golden yellow 1" blooms are born in summer and fall on an upright growing shrub. 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...
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 6-10'H x 3-8'W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils.
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Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
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Starburst Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. A popular hummingbird and butterfly plant, few other plants can compete with it's profuse blooming habits.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Grows To: 30''H x 30''W and larger in mild climates
  • Native To / Origin: Africa
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Sanguin Purple Cone Flower, coneflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

3-4" light pink to purplish pink coneflowers with drooping petals are held high above the foliage on sturdy stems. This is considered to be the Southernmost of the Echinaceas making it an excellent addition to the perennial garden.
  • Native To / Origin: Central & Eastern US
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9
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Pink Tapien Verbena
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

A nearly endless procession of rich pink flower clusters are born in mass above the low, ferny foliage of this wonderful free-flowering perennial Verbena. Use Pink TapienVerbena as a groundcover, a spiller in containers, or as a beautiful hanging basket.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch SQ / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: Part of the Suntory Collection
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Golda Emanis Yellow Foliaged Great Coneflower, Cabbage-Leaf Coneflower
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

The interesting and beautiful, yellow foliage of this Greg Grant selection of the Giant Coneflower makes for a wonderful contrast with other garden plants. Great in foliage or flower.
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist soils. Clay or sand
  • Native To / Origin: US - Greg Grant - selected in Cherokee County, TX
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
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Gulf Blazing Star, Shinner\'s Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The two are notoriously difficult to distinguish and honestly initially we thought that it was L. A rare native Liatris, Gulf Blazingstar produces small clusters of rich purple disc flowers that are loosely scattered along a spike-like stem.
  • Grows To: 12-24(-36)"H 12-18''W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
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Cutleaf Coneflower, Green-Eyed Coneflower, Tall Coneflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Rudbeckia's generally attract smaller pollinators with their disc flowers, the tiny flowers that make up the 'cone' on a cone flower. Cutleaf Coneflower grows across much of the central and eastern US and is a spreading rhizomatous perennial that enjoys...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 2-3'W
  • Native To / Origin: US - Widespread
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildy Alkaline
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Snow Queen Passion Flower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 17.99 USD

Similar to Constance Elliot but with larger flowers and improved vigor and disease resistance. Large, up to 5" wide, sweetly fragrant, long-lasting, pure white flowers are produced from spring to fall or year round under warm, frost-free conditions.
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11,(8A?)
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Silky Yellow Butterfly Weed, Blood Flower, Indian Root, Swallow-wort, Mexican Butterflyweed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Solid yellow blooms are borne from spring to fall on this vigorous and fast growing upright perennial. To learn more about the beneficial insects that Milkweeds support see our growing guide: Milkweed: Much More than Just a Monarch Host.
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 4-5'H x 2-4'W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: S America
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Pinkscale Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Grown from locally collected seed. Attracts Butterflies. This beautiful perennial wildflower is common to the Pineywoods of western Louisiana and east Texas and needs a well drained soil for best results.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
  • Native To / Origin: US - S Central
  • pH Range: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
  • Grows To: 24-36''H x 12-30''W
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Black & Bloom Salvia, Anise Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. Like its pollen parent, Black & Bloom Salvia attracts hummingbirds as well as larger butterflies to its deep dark violet...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Scott Trees, Ball Horticulture, 2015
  • Indoor Light: ,
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
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Bat Face Cuphea, Tiny Mice Cuphea, Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea, Mickey Mouse Plant
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

A succession of red tubular blooms that end in a purple bat-like 'face' are topped by a pair of glowing red 'ears' creating the interesting 'bat face' look. An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings.
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 24-36''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to dry, well-drained soils. Do not overwater.
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico, South America
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: May Be Severely Browsed
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Possum Purple Fruiting Passion Vine, Passionflower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

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.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
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Amistad Salvia, Friendship Sage
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

It has been reliably hardy for us here in our zone 8B gardens providing summer long color and nectar for our Ruby Throat Hummingbirds as well as for larger butterflies and larger bees.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 4-6'W
  • Native To / Origin: Argentine Gardens - Rolando Uria, University of Buenos Aires, 2005
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Narrow-Leaved Mountainmint, Slender Mountain Mint
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Grown from locally collected seed. Tolerant of wet and dry soil conditions. A good choice for a minty tea. The finely textured blue-green to deep green fragrant foliage of Narrow-Leaved Mountainmint is topped by large clusters of tiny light lavender to...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US- Eastern and South Central
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist to average moist soils. Tolerant of clay or loam. Does fine under average garden conditions.
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
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