Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Chesapeake

Considered to be one of the most beautiful Blazing Stars by L.H. Bailey. This tough and drought tolerant clump forming bulbous native perennial produces rosettes of blue-green grass-like foliage from which the elegant flower spikes emerge.

Large, flat displays of rich yellow flowers are born over an exteded period in summer that lasts until early fall. Flat-Top Goldenrod is found most commonly throughout the western portions of Louisiana and intermittently in east Texas generally on well-draining,...

In zone 10 the Skyflower can be grown as a medium to large formal or informal hedge. We hope that you enjoy as much as we do! The flowers may be followed by clusters of bright yellow to orange-yellow fruit.

Clustered Mountainmint is one of our favorites to pick and smell as we walk through the garden. The foliage is wonderfully fragrant and can be used in teas and cooking. Considered by many to be the best of the Mountainmints, Clustered Mountainmint produces...

Clustered Mountainmint is one of our favorites to pick and smell as we walk through the garden. The foliage is wonderfully fragrant and can be used in teas and cooking. Considered by many to be the best of the Mountainmints, Clustered Mountainmint produces...

The far right image showing the Ruby Throat Hummingbird taking a breather, or is she really guarding her stock of nectar?, was taken and kindly shared with us by Susan Whitney. Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates.

The dark green, deeply dissected foliage of the Compass Plant was used as a compass as the large leaves generally point north and south. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Beautiful deep red to coral, yellow throated tubular blooms are born from spring to fall. 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.

In cooler climates it may act as a die-back perennial returning from the roots in spring. To learn more click here . It is definitely worth the trip and they have a great Butterfly festival each fall.

Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions. Scarlet Sage is also available in pink and white with Coral Nymph and White Nymph , respectively.

Considered hardy into zone 7 Indigo Spires Salvia will need a winter mulch anywhere temperatures drop much below about 25 o F in the winter. Long spikes of deep indigo blue, tubular flowers are borne continuously from spring to frost on this vigorous...

Appreciates ample moisture when in growth. Huge 4-6" bright yellow, green-eyed daisies are held on 4-6'+ sturdy stems and produce an extended summer display. The rich green deeply cut foliage is disease and pest resistant.

Wild Bergamot is a clump forming native perennial with good deer resistance. Beebalm, though not really suited for bee pollination, is a wonderful native with good garden potential as well as being suited to natural areas.

The Blue Crown Passionflower may spread somewhat by rhizomes but it is generally much more tame than the Maypop. To learn more see the Passionfruit datasheet by Purdue Horticulture: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/passionfruit.html#Varieties We...

The flowers are produced on tall, narrow but sturdy stems and flowers are produced singly and in small clusters. The deeply cut, somewhat hairy, medium green foliage and delicate stems give this species a finer overall texture.

Tall spikes of dark golden yellow 1" blooms are born in summer and fall on an upright growing shrub. Considered by some to be root hardy in zone 9 with protection. Called Popcorn Cassia because when brushed or crushed the foliage emits the wonderful fragrance...

In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit Passionflowers must be cross-pollinated by another seedling, species, or cultivar. This makes this a great plant for children to enjoy as the multitudes of often alien looking caterpillars...

Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and reliable. A must have perennial! Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia produces wave after wave of bright golden yellow, 3-4" daisies from late spring...

Blue Dragon Nordic Dragonhead is clump forming perennial whose brilliant blue flowers are sure to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and low flying hummingbirds. It prefers a well-drained soil and may need midday shade in hot summer climates.

Vitex are great for summer color and their large spikes of colorful flowers attract butterflies and bees. Lecompte Vitex is noted for its extra large 8-12" spikes of purple-blue flowers that are born from late spring to fall.

Like its sister seedling Incense, a diploid and another cross of Passiflora incarnata x P. The yellow to orange glands also have a strong resemblence to pairs of butterfly eggs and so hopefully a gravid female butterfly will look for a different, less...

Flowers the first year! Echinacea or Purple Coneflowers are beautiful and hardy, clump forming fibrous rooted or taprooted North American native perennials that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

This naturally sprawling vine-like shrub can easily be pruned to produce a dense mass of foliage and flowers. Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green...

An old and reliable perennial Verbena that produces large clusters of deep purple blooms from spring to fall. Verbena's are cool season growing perennials and so that is when fertilize should be applied.

Admittedly the flowers of Talayote are not extra large and showy but it could certainly be used in the garden as a screen or at the back of the garden if so desired. Talayote produces clusters of small cream and green milkweed flowers that are held above...

Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. Extra large clusters of rosy pink star-shaped flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this vigorous and large growing Penta.

The deep reddish-pink bloom spikes are borne atop this compact and profuse blooming butterfly bush. Of 107 Butterfly Bushes on trial at Wisley Gardens this was the top vote getter! Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your...