Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Augusta Richmond County

We often see a few flowers on our vines in the garden in winter but the main show is in spring with flowers continuing on and off often until fall. For more information see our Coral Honeysuckle Growing Guide .

Removing spent flowers and seed heads will promote the production of wave after wave of new flowers throughout the summer and into fall. These durable and easily grown shrubs are basically pest and disease free, are deer resistant, and are moderately...

A tough, drought resistant, hardy and reliable US native perennial. Brilliant golden yellow drooping petals surround the tall gray cones from late spring to fall. Mexican Hat is an easy to grow clump forming perennial with finely textured blue-gray foliage.

We have not yet tested this and so this report is only anecdotal. The large, 3-4" wide, raspberry red flowers are centered by a corolla of raspberry red filaments that fade to bright white at the center.

If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt in mid to late summer consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote new growth and flower production.

Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. In zone 10 it is likely to be a reliable perennial if not evergreen. Nectar-rich, light purple flowers are produced continuously from spring to fall on tall spikes that butterflies, bees,...

Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

Eared Goldenrod should make a nice addition to an informal perennial or woodland garden where its summer flowers will add a touch of sunshine to the landscape. Shade tolerant, clump forming and it attracts a variety of pollinators when in flower.

The Buzztm series of Butterfly Bushes were developed for their compact habit, large flower spikes, and for their exceptional flower power. Spikes of deep fuchsia buds open to pale pink flowers with an orange eye.

Flat-Top Goldenrod is found most commonly throughout the western portions of Louisiana and intermittently in east Texas generally on well-draining, acidic soils. In our area it flowers at the same time as Slender Blazing Star, Liatris acidota , and they...

A larger flowering form of the common Batface Cuphea which produces 1-1/2" long red tubular blooms that end with a purple bat-like face that is accented by the bright red 'ears'. Use in mixed containers or in mass to create a bold effect.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt in mid to late summer consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote...

Along with 'Herbstonne', the Sweet Coneflower is one of the latest to flower. This Rudbeckia is unusual in that it will grow and flower quite well even under deciduous shade. The sweetly scented foliage gives it its common name.

We suspect that this may be the same as the cultivar sold as 'Big Swing' but we cannot fully attest to that at this point. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.

When the Liatris are in flower, few plants can compete for the multitude of butterflies and other pollinators that they attract. The tall sturdy dense spikes of rich purple flowers of this beautiful native wildflower attract loads of butterflies and pollinators...

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt in mid to late summer consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote...

Bee Balm is a clump forming, slowly spreading perennial well suited to moist, well-drained soils in a sunny garden setting whether in the herb garden or in mass as an informal groundcover.

An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings. A succession of red tubular blooms that end in a purple bat-like 'face' are topped by a pair of glowing red 'ears' creating the interesting 'bat face' look.

To learn more about Gregg's Mist Flower see " Perennial for part shade and butterfly magnet : Gregg's Mist Flower " by the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.

This is a wonderful drought tolerant, reliable, native perennial for the garden as well as butterflies and other pollinators. Once again we should all thank Greg Grant for another excellent selection! This tough little sage was found growing in a cemetery...

Provide Moonbeam Coreopsis with good drainage and medium to low moisture. 2" primrose yellow daisies top the fine-textured blue-green foliage of this durable native perennial from late spring to late summer and sometimes up until frost.

Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

The Compass Plant is native to much of the central and eastern US. 3-4" wide, yellow, sunflower-like flowers are born on 4-8'H+ sturdy stems over an extended period in summer on this durable, native, clump-forming, tap-rooted perennial.

It is reported to grow in zone 7 if given a protected site and winter care but may freeze to the ground. The Stigmaphyllon has caudate or heart shaped leaf bases where the Mascagnia macroptera does not among other characteristics but this is the quickest...

May produce yellow ripening to orange tangy fruit if cross-pollinated. 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...

Solid yellow blooms are borne from spring to fall on this vigorous and fast growing upright perennial. To learn more about the beneficial insects that Milkweeds support see our growing guide: Milkweed: Much More than Just a Monarch Host.