Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Syracuse

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. These seedlings originated from a vigorous native Louisiana population of this beautiful perennial.

Inspiration Passionvine, like most other root hardy tropicals, should be established in the garden after the danger of frost/freeze has passed and soil temperatures have begun to warm.

The woody stems of the American Elderberry can be cut back in winter to help promote a fuller and lower plant. The nectar rich flower clusters host a wide variety of pollinators and its ripe fruit is sure to attract a host of bird species.

Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'. Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established.

Bumblebees are perfectly designed for this as the pollen is rubbed on their back as they circle the corona drinking nectar and then carry it to the next flower. In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit most (Possum Purple is considered...

Provide a full sun location and a well drained soil for the best results. Although this native perennial is somewhat drought resistant once well established Betonyleaf Mistflower will flower most consistently where it gets regular moisture during the...

Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. May reseed under good conditions though it may be unlikely to where mulched. Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with moderate drought resistance, few pest...

Great for hot sunny positions but will also tolerate part sun as well. One of the darkest red Pentas on the market! Ruby Glow produces large clusters of deep brilliant red star-shaped flowers that are borne from spring to frost on this large growing Penta.

In cooler climates it may act as a die-back perennial returning from the roots in spring. It is definitely worth the trip and they have a great Butterfly festival each fall. All of these images were taken at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas...

Like the native Maypop Passionflower, Incense readily spreads by rhizomes. We generally wait until the fruits become yellow (in yellow fruited cultivars) and wrinkled and have fallen from the vine.

There is reported to be sister species, E. In midsummer it produces the fragrant, nectar rich yellow flowers atop sturdy 2-3' high stems. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved.

Buchanan's Sage is considered hardy in zones 9-11, with some reports suggesting into zone 8B, provide a well-drained soil and part shade in hot summer climates for the best results.

Use Cloud Eight Verbena in the garden, landscape, or in container gardens. Clusters of rich purple flowers are produced on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage from spring through summer and into fall.

Bumblebees are perfectly designed for this as the pollen is rubbed on their back as they circle the corona drinking nectar and then carry it to the next flower. To learn more see the Passionfruit datasheet by Purdue Horticulture: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/passionfruit.html#Varieties

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Ice Chip is the newest introduction in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before...

This tough and drought tolerant clump forming bulbous native perennial produces rosettes of blue-green grass-like foliage from which the elegant flower spikes emerge. Grown from locally collected seed.

I would be surprised to find a plant that produces a more continuous supply of nectar rich flowers from summer to frost, even most Lantana has to catch its breath from time to time during the heat of summer.

Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season. Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and...

A near perfect replacement for lawn grass that provides a burst of brilliant fall color as well. 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...

Coral Honeysuckle or Trumpet Honeysuckle is a native, often evergreen vine that is vigorous and easy to grow as well as easy to control, unlike its white and yellow Japanese cousin.

Anise Scented Goldenrod a.k.a. Anisescented Goldenrod. Another of the garden friendly clump forming Goldenrods, Sweet Goldenrod makes a nice addition to the garden, as well as in natural areas and along roadsides.

Plant with caution as Wedelia has escaped and has become a pest in portions of Florida where it is now considered a class 2 invasive by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council for central and southern Florida.

Most sources disagree on the hardiness of this plant. The large attractive soft, blue-green foliage makes a nice garden accent and is at its prime in winter and spring. To read more about this "stately coneflower", as Dr. Neil Odenwald puts it, in the...

A durable and reliable US native perennial, Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with its moderate drought resistance, few pest or disease problems, deer and rabbit resistance and the fact that it revels in the heat and sun of...

An excellent choice for butterfly gardens as well as providing nectar for a host of other pollinators including hummingbirds. Some authors recommend a hard winter pruning, to as low as 6", every 2-3 years to rejuvenate plants and to promote longevity.

The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout...

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.