Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Little Rock

1992 Perennial Plant of the Year. 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.

May not tolerate poor drainage but at the same time will do well in most soils from clay, calcareous, limestone, and sand. Aromatic Aster is native to much of the central and eastern US.

Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. I would be surprised to find a plant that produces a more continuous supply of nectar rich flowers from summer to frost, even most Lantana has to catch its breath from time to time during...

Provide your Turk's Caps with a well-draining, moderately fertile soil, preferably with at least 4-6 hours a day of direct sunlight for the best results. Loads of rich pink flowers are produced from late spring or early summer until frost on a slightly...

Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Enjoy it in the garden and add it to containers. 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...

Protect from frost and freezing temperatures, although it is reported that well-established plants may return from the roots if a light freeze or frost does occur. In order to produce their delicious tangy tropical tasting fruit Passionflowers must be...

A must have perennial! Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia produces wave after wave of bright golden yellow, 3-4" daisies from late spring to fall on a nicely branching plant. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and reliable.

Images were taken at Allen Acres B and B, Pitkin, Louisiana. Blue Mistflower is often listed as an excellent butterfly plant but we find mostly bees using it. Excellent for pollinators, particularly native bees.

Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions. Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season.

Hard late winter or early spring pruning promotes new growth and more flowers and helps to keep the plants more compact. This shrubby perennial native of the Edwards Plateau is a tough hombre that is moderately drought resistant and can develop into a...

Train it on a trellis or other support to produce a small-medium sized fragrant evergreen vine. This naturally sprawling vine-like shrub can easily be pruned to produce a dense mass of foliage and flowers.

Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates. I would be surprised to find a plant that produces a more continuous supply of nectar rich flowers from summer to frost, even most Lantana has to catch its breath from time to time during...

Give your Pentas a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. Great for hot sunny positions but will also tolerate part sun as well. One of the darkest red Pentas on the market! Ruby Glow produces large clusters of deep brilliant red star-shaped...

Grassleaved Goldenaster is a durable native that makes a nice groundcover under larger perennials and naturalistic settings including meadows and roadside plantings. The silvery grass-like foliage of Narrowleaf Silk Grass could fool anyone to thinking...

And the more branches you create the more Candelabra's you'll get to enjoy! With a protective mulch in mild winter climates the Candlestick Tree may return from the roots to grace your garden the next season but it is not always reliable.

Shade tolerant, deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and moderately drought resistant once they are well-established and few plants can compete for adaptability. The more sunlight they get the fuller the plants tend to be and the more flowers they...

A great addition to the garden world! Good drainage may be necessary to ensure winter survival in zone 7. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.

This is a clump forming, taprooted perennial that prefers well-drained soils The Yellow Purple Coneflower or Yellow Coneflower, Echinacea paradoxa var. There is reported to be sister species, E.

Plant several together for the best effect. Multiple plants per pot. Slender arching stems that end in spikes of purple flowers emerge from the soft fine textured foliage of this dainty Liatris from late spring through early summer and may even flower...

Miss Molly has deep magenta fragrant flowers that are born in elongating conical clusters on this wonderful new Butterfly Bush with a somewhat compact and refined growth habit. Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are...

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

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!

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Buddleias are excellent for attracting pollinators including butterflies, bees, and other garden beneficials! Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state...

An old and reliable perennial Verbena that produces large clusters of deep purple blooms from spring to fall. A good choice for butterfly gardens. Homestead Verbena was discovered by Dr. Allan Armitage and Dr. Michael Dirr on an old homestead in Georgia.

Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. Pentas are excellent heat loving tropicals with plenty of flower power that do great in the ground or in containers.

Coronation Gold Achillea is a clump forming selection and its grayish foliage suggests drought resistance. If drainage is an issue use a sandy gravelly soil as this drought resistant yarrow makes an easy container plant.

They are shade tolerant but flower best when grown in sunny areas. In mild winter climates, like zone 9 and 10, they can remain evergreen and will flower for most of the year. For sheer flower power and durability it is hard to beat the Dwarf Mexican...