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Coral Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory. 1/2" salmon pink blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
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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. 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...
  • Grows To: 3-6'H x 4-6'W
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US- S Texas and S Florida
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10
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Pink Rose of Montana, Coral Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Some bee-keepers say it is good for honey, also. An easy to grow and drought tolerant Heirloom plant that is highly treasured. On a recent trip to west Texas we saw a Coral Vine that must have had 50 or more butterflies on one plant! Rose of Montana is...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
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Plano
Rough Coneflower
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Drought tolerant once well-established but it does enjoy average moisture. 3-4" bright golden yellow daisies are held on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage. Plant Rough Coneflower as a specimen or in mass for a wonderful effect.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US- South Central mainly E Texas and Louisiana
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9
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Plano
Purple Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

For more information see the research paper " Nectar Theft and Floral Ant-Repellence: A Link between Nectar Volume and Ant-Repellent Traits? Porterweeds are likely the number one favorite nectar plant for butterfly gardeners and surely for the butterflies...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3'W
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Plano
Tangerine Princess Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 14.99 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. An Almost Eden exclusive! Clusters of soft orange buds open to intense dark orange tubular blooms.
  • Grows To: 6-10'(-15')H, spaced at 4-6' or more.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile soils with good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well-established.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Plano
Azure Blue Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Under natural conditions Azure Blue Sage produces tall arching stems that terminate into large, often branching, spikes of flowers that are quite suited to use by Hummingbirds and butterflies.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US - Central & Eastern
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Plano
Shoal Creek Blue Chaste Tree, Vitex, Monk\'s Pepper Tree
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are considered to be drought tolerant enough to be suitable for Xeric gardens. Removing spent flowers and seed heads will promote the production of wave after wave of new flowers throughout the summer...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils otherwise fairly tolerant.
  • Grows To: 15'H x 15'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
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Pink Tapien Verbena
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Perennial Verbenas make wonderful additions to the butterfly garden providing nectar even in late winter for early visitors. A nearly endless procession of rich pink flower clusters are born in mass above the low, ferny foliage of this wonderful free-flowering...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: Part of the Suntory Collection
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Plano
Royal Sage, Mountain Sage
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Easy, drought tolerant once established, and virtually pest free. Mountain or Royal Sage produces loose spikes of glowing orange-red tubular flowers in early summer and again in fall, just in time for migrating Hummingbirds.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist, fertile soils. Not soggy.
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3-5'W and larger in mild climates
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Plano
Under the Sea Selfheal, Heal-all, Prunella
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

It is somewhat resistant to drought once it is well-established although it will likely flower best with average water. An easy groundcovering perennial, Under the Sea Selfheal produces fat spikes of dark bracts from which tubular purplish pink flowers...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, preferably well-drained but adaptable.
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Plano
Beebalm, Wild Bergamot
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

To learn more click here . This tough little native is drought tolerant and prefers to be on the dry side of moist and is resistant to drought once well-established. The flowers are considered fragrant by some and the foliage certainly is.
  • Native To / Origin: US - All but the western most states
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, dry to average moist soils. Drought tolerant once well-established.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Grows To: 30-48"H x 18-24''W
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Plano
Lindley\'s Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

An unusual variety. Deep violet flowers hang like grapes from this upright to arching shrub. 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.
  • Native To / Origin: China
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Plano
Dan\'s Everblooming Native Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Dan's Everblooming Native Coral Honeysuckle came to us from the good people at Stephen F. The aspiring plantsman is obviously named Dan but at the time of this writing that is all i have to go on.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Grows To: 6-10'(-15')H, spaced at 4-6' or more.
  • Native To / Origin: US - Nacogdoches, TX - Dan, SFA
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile soils with good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well-established.
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Possum Purple Fruiting Passion Vine, Passionflower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

We generally wait until the fruits become yellow (in yellow fruited cultivars) and wrinkled and have fallen from the vine. This a very easy and strong-growing, perennial vine with beautiful glossy leaves, exotic white and purple flowers, which are followed...
  • Grows To: 12-24'H
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
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Plano
Butterflytm Deep Pink Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure...
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
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Plano
Silver Spires White Vitex, Chaste Tree
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are considered to be drought tolerant enough to be suitable for Xeric gardens. Silver Spires produces medium sized spikes of white flowers that are held against the dark blue-green fragrant foliage.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 10-15'H x 12-15'W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Plano
Siskyou Pink Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA - Siskyou Rare Plant Nursery, Medford, OR
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Plano
Miss Violet Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

In some states and counties Buddleia's are considered invasive, please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Spikes of deep violet, nectar rich, fragrant flowers are borne all summer on this vigorous yet compact Butterfly Bush.
  • Container Size: 3 inch DP / 12 fl.oz. / 354ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- JC Raulston, NCSU, Dr. Dennis Werner
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
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Royal Red Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

For these areas consider some of the sterile or near sterile hybrids like " Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip ". Where drainage is poor consider providing raised beds or grow them as container plants.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Good and Reese Nursery, Ohio, 1928
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 3-5'W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Sanguin Purple Cone Flower, coneflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Seeds for these plants were locally collected. This is a tough and easy pinewoods native plant that is great for butterflies and pollinators. This is considered to be the Southernmost of the Echinaceas making it an excellent addition to the perennial...
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 12''W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: Central & Eastern US
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
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Buchanan\'s Sage, Purple Autumn Sage, Fuchsia Sage, Salvia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. Buchanan's Sage is an excellent choice for containers or the garden where it is sure to attract both hummingbirds and butterflies.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11, (8B?)
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 18-24''W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
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Butterflytm White 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. Pure white 3" flowers clusters. The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! The flowers of Pentas...
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 8-12''W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
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Starburst Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. This is not the same as the original 'Starburst' Penta cultivar. A popular hummingbird and butterfly plant, few other plants can compete with it's profuse blooming habits.
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- NC, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner - 2012
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
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Plano
Anise Hyssop, Blue Agastache
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Does best with full sun exposure and good air circulation. Anise Hyssop is an easily grown North American native. This popular herb was used as a healing herb by American Indians and is great for making jellies, potpourris, and teas.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, dry to average moist soils.
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 18-24''W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US - North
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Torpedo Cuphea, Giant Bat Face Cuphea, Batface
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Flowers from late spring to frost and is adored by Hummingbirds. A larger flowering form of the common Batface Cuphea which produces 1-1/2" long red tubular blooms that end with a purple bat-like face that is accented by the bright red 'ears'.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,12
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: May Be Severely Browsed
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
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