Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Evansville

Bumblebees are perfectly designed for this as the pollen is rubbed on their back as they circle the corona drinking nectar and then carry it to the next flower. This easy to grow perennial native vine can grow to 15-18' each year if given a suitable support...

Clusters of rich purple flowers are produced on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage from spring through summer and into fall. The dainty nectar rich flowers are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

It is a clump forming native perennial with an upright growth habit that generally dies back to the ground in winter. The dainty flowers are pollinated by a variety of smaller pollinators but are definitely relished by bees.

Its tame habit and long blooming season make this manageable Honeysuckle an choice for covering a fence, arbor or trellis. Coral Honeysuckle or Trumpet Honeysuckle is a native vine that is vigorous and easy to grow as well as easy to control, unlike its...

Ripe seeds are utilized by birds. 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.

Attracts butterflies. A very early and often long flowering drought tolerant Liatris. 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...

Periodic deadheading is not required but may help to keep the plants looking fresher. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.

Otherwise these are great garden performers that will bring their owners many years of enjoyment with almost no maintenance required. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps. May reseed under good conditions though it may be unlikely to where mulched.

The flowers of passionvines attract a host of nectar feeders including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, as well as their foliage playing host to a menagerie of butterfly caterpillars including the Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, Zebra Longwing,...

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Ice Chip is the newest introduction in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly...

Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically...

The flowers of passionvines attract a host of nectar feeders including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, as well as their foliage playing host to a menagerie of butterfly caterpillars including the Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, Zebra Longwing,...

A tough, drought resistant, hardy and reliable US native perennial. The disc flowers that compose the 'cone' attract a variety of smaller pollinators. Mexican Hat is an easy to grow clump forming perennial with finely textured blue-gray foliage.

An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings. A well-drained soil is key to winter survival of the Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea.

Mountain or Royal Sage produces loose spikes of glowing orange-red tubular flowers in early summer and again in fall, just in time for migrating Hummingbirds. Easy, drought tolerant once established, and virtually pest free.

White, fragrant bloom spikes reaching 16", are held against the green, velvety foliage. Considered by many to be the best white butterfly bush. Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.

Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established. Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'.

The fragrant flowers of Buddleias are excellent for attracting butterflies, bees, and a host of other garden beneficials. The Flutterby series of Butterfly Bushes or Buddleias were selected not only for their compact habit, fragrant colorful flowers,...

A relatively new introduction from that great Texas plantsman Greg Grant and was named after his friend and the 'Rose Rustler' founder Pam Puryear. In mild winter climates they can get fairly large but are certainly amenable to pruning.

The round fruit 'may pop' when you step on them giving this beautiful native passion flower its name. The Maypop is the caterpillar host for the Gulf Fritillary and other members of the Longwing family as well as the Variegated Fritillary.

Seed grown from a north Louisiana population. The tall sturdy spikes of this Liatris quickly develop white pearl-like buds that open to clusters of lavender flowers. Drought tolerant once well established but will enjoy average moisture in a garden setting.

A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer.

A tightly clump forming perennial, Eared Goldenrod produces loose arching arrays of bright yellow flowers in summer atop sturdy stems. Shade tolerant, clump forming and it attracts a variety of pollinators when in flower.

Porterweeds are excellent nectar producers outperforming all other butterfly plants in the garden. This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory.

Rudbeckia texana and R. 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 to the stately Giant Coneflower.

Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established. Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'.

Paradoxa , is a taprooted native that is typically found in or near the shallow soils of rocky glades and prairies as well as near balds in the rounded, aging Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri.