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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. Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established.
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens-USA, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Grows To: 4-5'H x 5-6'W
Arizona
Tucson
Incense Passionflower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

With most passionflowers the 5 stamens (pollen producing glands) arch downward once they are ready to release their pollen (and nectar) then on the next flower, hopefully, the 3 stigmas will arch downward once they are ready to receive pollen thus doing...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Native To / Origin: Garden hybrid - Passiflora incarnata x P. cinccinata
Arizona
Tucson
Sweet Goldenrod, Anise Scented Goldenrod, Fragrant Goldenrod
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Wonderfully fragrant of licorice or anise when bruised or dried, Sweet Goldenrod produces medium to large pyramidal clusters of golden yellow flowers in summer that are excellent for attracting pollinators and other beneficials.
  • Native To / Origin: US- throughout the eastern US from east Texas to New Hampshire
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Somewhat to Moderate
  • Soil & Moisture: Tolerant of most soil types and does well even in poor soils.
Arizona
Tucson
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
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Arizona
Tucson
Black and Blue Salvia, Anise Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. 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.
  • Grows To: 36''H x 18-24''W
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: South America
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Arizona
Tucson
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 considered hardy in zones 9-11, with some reports suggesting into zone 8B, provide a well-drained soil...
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11, (8B?)
Arizona
Tucson
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm, Monarda, Oswego Tea, Bergamot
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The tubular, nectar rich flowers of Monardas attract a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and some bees. In the wild Scarlet Beebalm is most common in the Northeastern and Northcentral US and may prefer afternoon shade in the...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Soil & Moisture: Evenly moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Arizona
Tucson
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. Adapatable to a variety of soil conditions.
  • Grows To: 6-8'H x 6'W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
Arizona
Tucson
Lo\' & Beholdtm Ice Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of white fragrant flowers. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
Arizona
Tucson
Royal Sage, Mountain Sage
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

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. In mild winter regions Mountain Sage is known to reach 10' x 10' but can easily be kept smaller...
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX (one county) and Mexico
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11,(7B?)
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Arizona
Tucson
Nova 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 excellent heat loving tropicals with plenty of flower power that do great in the ground or in containers.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist, acidic soils.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Grows To: 30-36''H x 18-24''W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Arizona
Tucson
Narrowleaf Silk Grass, Grassleaved Goldenaster
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Grassleaved Goldenaster is a durable native that makes a nice groundcover under larger perennials and naturalistic settings including meadows and roadside plantings. Tolerant of light shade is does flower best in full sun.
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • Native To / Origin: US- Southeastern
  • Grows To: 6-10"H reaching 18-24"H when in flower. Space at 12".
Arizona
Tucson
Butterflytm Red 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. 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.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Arizona
Tucson
Almost Eden\'s Purple Lace Sky Flower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

We hope that you enjoy as much as we do! Interestingly this is another plant, along with Porterweed, that I consistently find when visiting butterfly conservatories. Almost Eden's Purple Lace Sky Flower presented itself as a seedling and we chose it as...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight to Moderate
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, fertile soils.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Arizona
Tucson
Native Purple Cone Flower
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

A superb butterfly nectar plant! Masses of large pinkish-purple daisy-like blooms are often born from late spring to fall. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 12''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Arizona
Tucson
Cutleaf Coneflower, Green-Eyed Coneflower, Tall Coneflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Image courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. Rudbeckia's generally attract smaller pollinators with their disc flowers, the tiny flowers that make up the 'cone' on a cone flower. The flowers are produced on tall, narrow but sturdy stems and flowers are produced...
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildy Alkaline
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - Widespread
Arizona
Tucson
Colorwheel Stokesia Daisy, Stoke\'s Aster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Super easy and tough. 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...
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Itsaul Plants, Alpharetta, GA, circa 2000
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant once well-established.
Arizona
Tucson
Purple Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory. Porterweeds are likely the number one favorite nectar plant for butterfly gardeners and surely for the butterflies themselves.
  • 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
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3'W
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
Arizona
Tucson
Red Satin Permathreadtm Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Provide good drainage, average moisture, and ample sunlight for the best results. A slowly spreading clump former that prefers average moisture. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries.
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- Darrell Probst - Hubbardston, Massachusetts
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils. Does well under average garden conditions.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 18-24''W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Arizona
Tucson
Lo\' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush is slightly smaller and more compact than Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Butterfly Bush and is less brittle. Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush makes a great addition to the garden and landscape but this...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens-USA, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner
Arizona
Tucson
Golda Emanis Yellow Foliaged Great Coneflower, Cabbage-Leaf Coneflower
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Just as vigorous, easy, and tolerant as any other Great Coneflower, Golda Emanis Rudbeckia produces large golden yellow daisies on statuesque, 5-7' stalks in mid to late spring. Great in foliage or flower.
  • Native To / Origin: US - Greg Grant - selected in Cherokee County, TX
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist soils. Clay or sand
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Arizona
Tucson
Winter Cassia, Christmas Senna, Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

In the milder portions of its growing range the Winter Cassia may remain semi-evergreen. Be sure to consult your state and local agriculture offices before planting. A host plant to Sulphur butterflies and nectar source for a variety of pollinators.
  • Grows To: 8-12'H x 8-12'W
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Arizona
Tucson
Angel Wing Jasmine, Shining Jasmine, Star Jasmine
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green foliage. This naturally sprawling vine-like shrub can easily be pruned to produce a dense mass of foliage...
  • Container Size: 2.25 inch T / 9.7 fl.oz. / 287 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
Arizona
Tucson
Yellow Boy Mexican Hat, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Red Hats
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Brilliant golden yellow drooping petals surround the tall gray cones from late spring to fall. A tough, drought resistant, hardy and reliable US native perennial. This is a solid yellow flowered seed grown strain that we have selected.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 24-30''W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Arizona
Tucson
Star of Surbiton Passion Flower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 17.99 USD

The extra large, up to 5" wide, long lasting flowers of the Star of Surbiton Passion Flower are composed of pure white petals and sepals that are topped with a large corona of contrasting deep purple, white, and light pink filaments.
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11,(8A?)
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: UK Garden hybrid - Myles Irvine
Arizona
Tucson
Flutterby Petite Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush, Buddleia
Prices start at : 10.99 USD

Flutterby Petite Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush is a densely branching compact deciduous shrub with gray-green foliage that makes colorful addition to the garden and landscape but is small enough to use in medium-sized containers.
  • Grows To: 24-30''H x 24-30''W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Arizona
Tucson
Narrow-Leaved Mountainmint, Slender Mountain Mint
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A good choice for a minty tea. Grown from locally collected seed. An excellent choice for native pollinators like bees and butterflies. Tolerant of wet and dry soil conditions. This tough low native seems to remain where you put it creating a clump forming...
  • Native To / Origin: US- Eastern and South Central
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 18-24''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist to average moist soils. Tolerant of clay or loam. Does fine under average garden conditions.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Arizona
Tucson