Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Lowell

Providing a well-draining site will be key to helping it survive the winter as well as a loose breathable mulch such as pinestraw. Betonyleaf Mistflower may act like a dieback perennial in the northern portion of its hardiness range.

Provide a winter mulch where marginally hardy or enjoy this free flowering, lightly fragrant vine as a container plant or annual where not hardy. The extra large, up to 5" wide, long lasting flowers of the Star of Surbiton Passion Flower are composed...

Interestingly this is another plant, along with Porterweed, that I consistently find when visiting butterfly conservatories. In zone 10 the Skyflower can be grown as a medium to large formal or informal hedge.

If you have purchased Liatris squarrosa from us in the past it was in fact actually Liatris tenuis . These may be born over a fairly long period, often beginning in early summer with some flowers still in open even into early fall on well-established...

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. Attracts Butterflies.

To learn more click here . A native of the southern most portions of Texas and Florida, Crucita can be found in flower as early as mid summer to late fall. Jack in the Bush can become shrub-like in frost free climates but often look their best after an...

Great for butterflies and pollinators. 2-3" bright yellow sunflower-like flowers are held on 3'H branching sturdy stems from late spring to fall. The flowering stalks emerge from a rosette of wide medium green foliage on this fibrous rooted native perennial.

Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers.

A vigorous and hardy yet well-mannered twining climber the Yellow Butterfly Vine can grow to 15-20' high if given support or it can easily be maintained on a fence, trellis, or arbor.

Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote continuous flowering but this is not required. Where drainage is poor consider providing raised beds or grow them as container plants.

This is a vigorous and disease free and drought tolerant spreading to upright deciduous shrub or small tree that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Lecompte Vitex is noted for its extra large 8-12" spikes of purple-blue flowers...

This is a vigorous and disease free and drought tolerant spreading to upright deciduous shrub or small tree that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Shoal Creek Vitex is noted for its extra large 8-12" spikes of purple-blue flowers...

For more information see our Coral Honeysuckle Growing Guide . Considered by many to be the best of the red flowered Coral Honeysuckles. The native Coral Honeysuckle is not an aggressive vine, unlike the white and yellow flowered invasive Japanese Honeysuckle.

In zone 10 it is likely to be a reliable perennial if not evergreen. The Purple Porterweed is a medium sized variety becoming fairly dense as it matures. " by Gavin Ballantyne and Pat Willmer.

Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Provide Moonbeam Coreopsis with good drainage and medium to low moisture. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year. Deadheading will help ensure a fall repeat.

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.

Coral Honeysuckle or Trumpet Honeysuckle is a native, often evergreen vine that is vigorous and easy to grow as well as easy to control, unlike its white and yellow Japanese cousin.

It dies to the ground in winter, but faithfully returns from the ground each spring. This is the selection with the deepest red color, comes from seed collected in southern Baja California.

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

In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. Pure white 3" flowers clusters. The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! The flowers of Pentas...

Did you know that Salvia is the number one recommended plant for hummingbirds. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions.

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 to fall on a nicely branching plant.

Deep violet flowers hang like grapes from this upright to arching shrub. The blooms are borne continuously from late spring to fall. An unusual variety. Buddlejas are considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.

The only real maintenance for Turk's Cap is to prune away the dead stems in winter where they freeze to near the ground and to mulch them as needed. Turk's Cap are native to portions of the southern US although they have been passed around so much in...

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 an abundance of tiny whitish tubular blooms touched with purple or lavender in tight clusters...

For more about the story about the discovery of Henry Duelberg and Augusta Duelberg mealycup sages see the 'External Info Link' below. Once again we should all thank Greg Grant for another excellent selection! This tough little sage was found growing...

Great cut flower. A hallmark of the Blue Butterfly Bush is the lightly scented clusters of flowers measuring one to two feet in length. Aptly named, the butterfly bush attracts loads of butterflies and is also a favorite of hummingbirds.