Pollinator Plants Perennials For Sale In Indiana

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Nepeta Walker's Low does prefer drier soils so if there was ever a plant that we would recommend not adding topsoil or compost this is one.

Prefers a light, sandy soil with somewhat low fertility. Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Although it is rarely used for culinary purposes, it is frequently used as an addition to sachets and potpourris.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or base of the plant. Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. Long after most flowers are gone, and even fall Mums are starting to fade; these bright beauties...

They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large daisies with coned centers. Deep golden yellow petals with pronounced orange cones. Echinacea is a must have in every garden for butterflies and pollinators.

Butterfly weed prefers well-drained neutral to alkaline soils and full sun. Butterfly weed is a 2′ tall herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and re-sprouts from its underground tuber each spring.

Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Plants should be clipped back by half in spring. Lavender flowers and foliage are also popular additions to sachets and potpourris. May be kept dense with regular pruning.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. The inflorescences are flat-topped, dense, deep lemon-yellow and 2-3″ in diameter, while the gray-green foliage is filigreed.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Sedum Autumn Joy a good deep watering. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier...

‘Little Joe' is a more compact cultivar than the species, typically growing in a clump to 3-4' tall and to 1-3' wide. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. U.S. Plant Patent PP16,122 was issued on November 15, 2005.

Prize-winning 4-6" variety flowers its first season without a cold period, working its magic in containers, beds and rockeries. With a dreamy palette of flowers in glorious shades of soft and vivid pinks, rose, salmon, white, yellow, orange, soft purple...

Plants may become somewhat floppy and open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants flop or otherwise depreciate in summer to the point where they look unsightly, consider cutting them back to the basal foliage.

Laevis and possibly others. The huge flowers and clump forming habit of the 'Hardy Hibiscus' make them excellent for adding bold summer color to the perennial garden and landscape.

Pineland Hibiscus is commonly found along moist ditches and flatwoods but will do fine in a garden setting with average moisture. The Pineland Hibiscus or Comfortroot is an uncommon native perennial Hibiscus found at the edge of pine forests, along rivers,...

Deer resistant. Astilbe blooms from June through August and can be used in dried flower arrangements. Can be grown in full sun if extra moisture is provided. Red Astilbe is an elegant introduction with the brightest red flowers of any Astilbe.

Makes a beautiful and easy container specimen. An upright perennial that may spread vigorously if grown in the ground via underground runners. Sweetly fragrant, 6" deep pink bloom clusters are borne atop the dark glossy green heart-shaped foliage.

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other garden beneficials. It normally returns from the roots in spring and often reseeds itself. A favorite food for larvae of the Hydrangea Sphinx Moth.

Red Cardinal Flowers are perfect for summer bedding in clumps or mixed with annuals. Grows well near wet areas. Blooms mid-summer to mid-autumn. The Red Cardinal Flower is a perennial that has crimson leaves and spikes with scarlet flowers on 2-3' tall...

Deer resistant. The tidy plants provide lots of flowers and grow 22" tall in sunny garden areas. Developed in the UK, this improved daisy produces large, showy, creamy yellow flowers with lots of petals that tend to curl and become fringy around the golden...

Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Great for summer bouquets and dried everlastings. The colorful plants make a great addition to a smaller sunny garden or container unlike older taller varieties.

They grow from large tubers which can weigh up to 40 pounds and prefer average moist sites but are drought resistant once they are well established in the landscape and require minimal care.

The plants get better every year and make a great backdrop for other shade loving plants. Goatsbeard is an excellent choice along a shady fencerow or foundation. This low maintenance perennial from Europe puts on a great show in the early summer with...

Rabbit resistant. Blooms late spring to early summer. Fully double flowers make the Barlow Blue one of our favorite columbine varieties! Wonderful plants perform best when planted in partially shaded areas.

Makes a beautiful and easy container specimen. An upright perennial that may spread vigorously if grown in the ground via underground runners. Sweetly fragrant, 6" deep pink bloom clusters are borne atop the dark glossy green heart-shaped foliage.

Grows 34'' tall. Rebloomer with an enticing fragrance! Magnificent, very ruffled sky blue flowers with yellow beards.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Asclepias incarnata plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Includes Blue Fringed and Pink Jewel Aspen Daisies.

Grows 30-36" tall with an 18" spread. Blooms in summer, in full sun to partial shade. This hardy delightfully fragrant perennial is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies and is perfect for cut flowers.