Butterfly Attracting Plant Perennial Plant For Sale In Ann Arbor

Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

* It grows in sunny, rocky or brushy places, with more or less mineral rich soils, at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0–1,300 ft) above sea level. * This is a glandular, woolly perennial which approaches a maximum height of two metres.Its erect, branching...

Firefly's intensely colored tiny evergreen leaves that cover the stems of the plant are a brilliant combination of yellow and chartreuse in the summer. Grows 18-24'' tall and wide.

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. Its main use in present day herbalism is for relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy.

Compact butterfly bush delivers an outsize blast of stunning rich-purple flowers. Ever-so-easy upkeep; oblivious to high heat, blazing sun, and thirsty soil. Fragrant floriferous beacon draws an admiring entourage of hummingbirds and bees.

* It grows in sunny, rocky or brushy places, with more or less mineral rich soils, at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0–1,300 ft) above sea level. * This is a glandular, woolly perennial which approaches a maximum height of two metres.Its erect, branching...

Inflorescence terminal, paniculate, many flowered. Occidentalis) and Queen-of-the-prairie (F. Stems sulcate, pubescent or glabrescent. Vulgaris), both native to Europe, and Queen-of-the-forest (F.

Buddleia, Glass Slippers is low growing, wide spreading butterfly bush covered from top to bottom with pale-blue clusters. Flowers are mildly fragrant, and very attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.

Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi).

* Blooms are 4" in diameter and are held from May until June. The plant can reach 5-6' tall and has rough 4" long lance-shaped leaves. * Centaurea americana , commonly called American Starthistle or American Basketflower , is an annual native to the southern...

These hardy plants are welcome in any landscape. Rose of Sharon is lovely all through the growing season. Mixed colors only. These hardy, erect-branching shrubs will grow 5-10' tall for an informal privacy screen or can be trimmed for a neat, colorful...

* Common yarrow is an erect herbaceous perennial plant that produces one to several stems (0.2 to 1m tall) and has a rhizomatous growth form. * The Navajo considered it to be a "life medicine", chewed it for toothaches, and poured an infusion into ears...

* A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * The popular old-fashioned flower; likes limey soil; native to Russia and China. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains...

The flowers and foliage, fresh or dried, is often used to make a very nice herbal tea, as a mild spice in cooking, and could certainly be used in potpourris as well (Bonnie fell in love with the fragrance of the dried seed heads!).

An unusually large-growing variety. Huge scarlet pine-cone-like blooms to 8 inches long are borne in summer atop the large deep green tropical foliage.

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. Its main use in present day herbalism is for relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy.

Beautiful, deep blue flowers emerge from black calyxes on this exquisite perennial Salvia all summer and fall. Anise or Brazilian Sage, Salvia guaranitica , is an upright growing perennial that may flower nearly continuously from spring to frost.

Its showy, yellow, pea-like flowers occur in upper axillary clusters. Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels, Texas, area from 1845-47.

Rudbeckia texana and R. The Texas Coneflower is found only in Louisiana and SE Texas. We have to say thank you to Marc Pastorek and C.C. Richmond for sharing this with us! Texas Coneflower provides us with a medium-sized Rudbeckia that is similar in habit...

Butterfly Bush is a must for every late summer perennial garden. Great cut flower. Drought and deer resistant. Grows 4-8' tall. Outstanding when planted in full sun. Aptly named, the butterfly bush attracts loads of butterflies and is also a favorite...

* Senna marilandica , or Maryland Wild Senna , is a flowering plant in the United States . The leaves area safe and effective cathartic. Both are dried for later use. The seeds have been soaked in water until they are mucilaginous and then swallowed as...

The 2 to 3 inch leaves are ovate to cordate, opposite, and coarsely toothed, they are covered with soft, white fuzz. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs.

* A pleasant tasting tea is made from the leaves and flower heads. * Ratibida columnifera , commonly known as Upright Prairie Coneflower or Mexican Hat , is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae , that is native to much of North...

Prune to 1/3 original height in early spring for the best display. Flower spikes in a regal blend of magenta and burgundy bloom freely from mid-summer to frost on plants. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to add delightful motion to your garden,...

Elderberries are dioecious, both male and female at the same time, and may be semi-self fertile. The nectar rich flower clusters host a wide variety of pollinators and its ripe fruit is sure to attract many bird species.

The Stigmaphyllon has caudate or heart shaped leaf bases where the Mascagnia macroptera does not among other characteristics but this is the quickest way to tell them apart at a glance.

Deep magenta fragrant flowers are born in elongating conical clusters on this wonderful new Butterfly Bush with a somewhat compact and refined growth habit. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com