Blue Butterfly Plant

In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit Passionflowers must be cross-pollinated by another seedling, species, or cultivar. The Maypop is the caterpillar host for the Gulf Fritillary and other members of the Longwing family as...

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils. Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile...

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the...

Shade tolerant, deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and moderately drought resistant once they are well-established and few plants can compete for adaptability. Turk's Cap is well-loved and so is known by a variety of common names including: Turk's...

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.

The Snow Queen Passionflower is a host to the Gulf Frittilary Butterfly and will most likely serve as a host for other butterfly species as well. Large, up to 5" wide, sweetly fragrant, long-lasting, pure white flowers are produced from spring to fall...

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...

Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. Rich red 3" flowers clusters. 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.

A must have perennial! Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia produces wave after wave of bright golden yellow, 3-4" daisies from late spring to fall on a nicely branching plant. Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States.

May not tolerate poor drainage but at the same time will do well in most soils from clay, calcareous, limestone, and sand. Masses of 1" yellow-eyed bluish purple daisies absolutely cover this plant for weeks in late summer and fall.

We have to say thank you to Marc Pastorek and C.C. Richmond for sharing this with us! A rosette of large, rich dark green glossy foliage subtends the flower stalks. Excellent deer resistance.

Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. Nectar-rich, light purple flowers are produced continuously from spring to fall on tall spikes that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds cannot seem to resist! Lavender Porterweed is a...

A.k.a. Texas Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Tropical Sage. Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. Summer Jewel Red is a 2011 All American Selection Award winner and produces...

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the...

This is the selection with the deepest red color, comes from seed collected in southern Baja California. On a recent trip to west Texas, we saw what must have been over 50 butterflies on one vine! Coral Vine is considered invasive in some regions, please...

It is known to have escaped in several other states - California, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and others along the eastern half of the US. An old favorite and an excellent performer, Royal Red Butterfly Bush produces a continuous wave of rich reddish-purple...

This is the only species of Echinacea that naturally produces yellow flowers. The Yellow Purple Coneflower or Yellow Coneflower, Echinacea paradoxa var. A paradoxically yellow flowered purple coneflower with deep sunny yellow ray petals that surround...

A superb butterfly nectar plant! Masses of large pinkish-purple daisy-like blooms are often born from late spring to fall. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

The last image in the group with a Bumblebee on the spikes of Henry Duelberg Sage was contributed by L Ledda of Texas. This Greg Grant introduction produces loads of medium-dark blue spikes of tubular flowers from late spring to fall on this durable,...

To learn more click here . A native of the southern most portions of Texas and Florida, Crucita can be found in flower as early as mid summer to late fall. Although Crucita is somewhat drought resistant once well established it will flower most consistently...

Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. Stokesia Daisy is one of those plant it and forget it perennials, once they become established in nearly any garden or landscape they require...

White, fragrant bloom spikes reaching 16", are held against the green, velvety foliage. Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.

This Rudbeckia is unusual in that it will grow and flower quite well even under deciduous shade. It was discovered by it's namesake and was introduced by plantsman Larry Lowman. Henry Eiler's is unique in that is has petals that are quilled or rolled...

Mainly they do not like to stay wet and avoid over fertilizing these plants as they can grow too lush and soft and may have a tendency to flop. The flower clusters are perched atop sturdy stems held 2-3' above the rosettes of fragrant, soft gray-green,...

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Deep cobalt-blue tubular flowers are held atop the medium green lightly fragrant foliage from summer to fall.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. This Greg Grant introduction produces loads of white spikes of tubular flowers from late spring to fall on this durable, Texas tough native.

Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of each daisy-like flower. Great for smaller pollinators. Finely textured blue-gray foliage on a plant that becomes more dense with age.