Wild Flower Butterfly Attracting Plant For Sale In Connecticut

The flowers are fragrant and range in colour from pink to mauve, sometimes with a white base; they are produced in early summer on panicles 4-25 cm long and are attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

It is native to Europe and western Asia . * The flowers are often used for dried flower displays. Blooms late summer to early fall. * Echinops ritro is a species of globe thistle .

* Solidago canadensis (Canada golden-rod, Canada goldenrod) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to northeastern North America but established as an invasive plant in many other regions.

It is one of two honeysuckles native to Britain, the other being the Common Honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum ). * Lonicera xylosteum , commonly known as Fly honeysuckle , European Fly Honeysuckle , Dwarf Honeysuckle or Fly Woodbine is a deciduous shrub.

* The fruit is a bright red or sometimes purple drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds. The fruits are popular with birds, who distribute the seeds. * The blossoms have been used in the treatment of measles.

It is an ingredient of many patent cough medicines. America where it is considered to be especially useful as an expectorant. * Yerba Santa (the name means Holy weed) is a famous domestic remedy from south-western N.

* Flowers to 5 inches, purple, borne in profusion. * A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

Panicles erect, lateral, congested or lax, 4-16(-20) × 3-8(-10) cm. Petiole 1-3 cm; leaf blade ovate, ovate-orbicular, to reniform, slightly broader than long or slightly narrower than long, 2.5-10(-14) × 2.5-8(-15) cm, glabrous or pubescent, villous...

It grows best in full sun, but tolerates light shade and thrives in any moist, but well-drained soil. It grows in dense clusters along stream banks, thickets, and ditches, flowering from mid- to late summer.

A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora , the Maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is a common wildflower in the southern United States .

Native to moist prairies and sedge meadows. Excellent for attracting birds and butterflies. All spikes of purple flowers appear in July and August. * Liatris spicata , the dense blazing star or prairie gay feather , is an herbaceous perennial plant native...

* This plant is grown as an ornamental garden plant. * A slender, hairy-stemmed plant bearing flower heads with drooping, yellow rays surrounding a roundish to ellipsoid, grayish central disk darkening to brown as rays drop off.

* It is fragarnt and attracts bees and butterflies! * It is a short lived perennial or biennial but will self seed. * Its height of 10-18 inches makes it ideal for the front or closer portion of the meadow.

The fresh or dried flowering plant can be used, with or without the roots. It is used as a blood purifier and as a treatment for eczema and other skin disorders. * Blue, pinky-blue, lilac, or lavenderish flowers 1 1/4" wide atop 3' stems; native to meadows...

* Bright yellow flowers.

* The original and its cultivars appear in shades of yellow, orange, and red. * The flowers of all Cosmos attract birds and butterflies, including the monarch butterfly. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, and naturalized...

Its cone-shaped flowering heads are usually, but not always purple. * It is also grown as an ornamental plant , and numerous cultivars have been developed for flower quality and plant form.

* Bright yellow flowers.

* Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China . However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range.

It is a shrub growing to 3-6 m tall, with erect branches. The leaves are oval-oblong, 5-19 cm long and 2-7 cm broad. * Lilac flowers in nodding terminal clusters to 6"; leaves to 6"; native to China.

* Many people perceive Joe Pye weed to be nothing more than a roadside weed and have never seriously considered its outstanding ornamental attributes. Border rears, cottage gardens, meadows, native plant gardens, wild/naturalized areas or water margins.

It grows in sandy soils and appreciates lots of sunlight. They taste somewhat like peas. This species is native to most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains , excluding the drier parts of the Prairies .

It is nearly always found in low, wet areas and is often found near Phalaris arundinacea (Reed canary grass). It has been shown to stimulate resistance to viral and bacterial infections, and reduces fevers by encouraging sweating.

* Fragrant pinkish flowers followed by the pods beloved of children. An asparagus substitute. The oppositely arranged leaves are 7 to 15 centimeters (2.75 to 6 inches) long and are narrow and lance-shaped , with the ends tapering to a sharp point.The...

Well-known species include Meadowsweet (F. Occidentalis) and Queen-of-the-prairie (F. Stipules semicordate, large, herbaceous, margin sharply doubly serrate; petiole pubescent or subglabrous; leaf blade pinnate, with 2 pairs of lateral leaflets, abaxially...

* Bright flowers of daisyish form, yellow ray petals and yellow-brown centers, from July to October; forms large clumps; parent of many hybrids; native to swamps and wet fields over much of the U.S. * The dried nearly mature flower heads are used in a...

As an essential oil, Hyssop's botanical name is always referred to as Hyssopus officinalis. * The leaves and young shoot tips are eaten raw or used as a flavouring in soups, salads etc.