Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Denton

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers.

Starry Rosinweed is a common native of our local pineywoods where it can be seen flowering sometimes as early as March. It is quite drought tolerant once established and seems to prefer well-drained soils.

A good choice for a minty tea. Grown from locally collected seed. The finely textured blue-green to deep green fragrant foliage of Narrow-Leaved Mountainmint is topped by large clusters of tiny light lavender to light pink tubular blooms in summer.

Dracocephalum is moderately drought resistant once well-established and is considered to be deer resistant. This species is from Eurasia Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved.

In the northern most portions of their range, zones 5 and 6, they should be provided with a deep winter mulch. Peachies Pick is a dense clump forming and exceptionally long flowering selection of the Stokesia Daisy.

Clusters of deep violet-purple flowers emerge from short upright to arching stems in summer and are held above the deep green grass-like foliage of this tough bulbous native perennial wildflower.

Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved. Dig and divide every 2-3 years for the best results. Earlier flowering in the Southeast and later flowering as you move northward.

A nearly endless procession of rich pink flower clusters are born in mass above the low, ferny foliage of this wonderful free-flowering perennial Verbena. Perennial Verbenas make wonderful additions to the butterfly garden providing nectar even in late...

This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory. Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. Nectar-rich, light purple flowers are produced continuously from spring to fall on...

Remove seed pods to prevent unwanted seedlings as it can be difficult to eradicate once it is well-established. Fringed Twinevine is fairly drought resistant once well-established.

This is an easy to grow native that makes a nice large informal screen or hedge or can even be pruned into a small tree form. Occasionally we pick the large ripe fruit clusters whole as a treat for our chickens.

An excellent choice for small spaces, the front of the garden and landscape, as well as in containers where it can bring pollinators of all shapes and sizes close at hand. Spikes of fragrant tiny pink flowers emerge from this diminutive Butterfly Bush...

Spreads and slowly creates a dense groundcover or as a trailing plant in containers. Verbena's are cool season growing perennials and so that is when fertilize should be applied. An old and reliable perennial Verbena that produces large clusters of deep...

A tough, drought resistant, hardy and reliable US native perennial. The disc flowers that compose the 'cone' attract a variety of smaller pollinators. This is a solid yellow flowered seed grown strain that we have selected.

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to...

An easy to grow and drought tolerant heirloom plant. 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 consult your local county extension office before...

A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection.

Solid yellow blooms are borne from spring to fall on this vigorous and fast growing upright perennial. Raise Monarch Butterflies in your own backyard! The Monarchs migrate through our area just as the Asclepias begin to awaken in spring, just in time...

Tall spikes of dark golden yellow 1" blooms are born in summer and fall on an upright growing shrub. Called Popcorn Cassia because when brushed or crushed the foliage emits the wonderful fragrance of freshly buttered popcorn.

Where hardiness is a consideration plant as early in the year as possible to help them get well established before winter. A vigorous and hardy yet well-mannered twining climber the Yellow Butterfly Vine can grow to 15-20' high if given support or it...

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to...

The more sunlight they get the fuller the plants tend to be and the more flowers they generally produce. For more on Greg's introductions from the SFA Gardens website click the "More Info" link below.

This is a tough and hardy, perennial US Native. Flowers can range from nearly solid burgundy to nearly solid yellow and almost any combination in between. Great for smaller pollinators.

This sterile hybrid from Euroamerican Propagators has garnered top marks in gardens across the US! Provide ample sunlight in a well-drained, fertile soil and stand back as this passion flower may be the star of the show!

In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout summer.

It is somewhat resistant to drought once it is well-established although it will likely flower best with average water. Few pests or diseases seem to bother this member of the mint family.

The Butterfly Bush does best where it gets most of a day of sun (>6 hours, preferably 8 or more) and has good to excellent drainage. The flowers are richly fragrant with an aroma reminiscent of honey.