Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In Mesquite

Elderberry was selected as the 2013 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Society. Elderberries are dioecious, both male and female at the same time, and may be semi-self fertile.

The large bulb-like corm will produce several flower spikes once mature. When the Liatris are in flower, few plants can compete for the multitude of butterflies and other pollinators that they attract.

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...

Turk's Cap is well-loved and so is known by a variety of common names including: Turk's Turban, Ladie's Eardrops, Scotchman's Purse, Wild Fuchsia,Drummond Wax-Mallow, Texas Mallow, Mexican Apple, Red Mallow, May Apple, Wild Turk's Cap, Bleeding Heart,...

Turk's Cap is well-loved and so is known by a variety of common names including: Turk's Turban, Ladie's Eardrops, Scotchman's Purse, Wild Fuchsia,Drummond Wax-Mallow, Texas Mallow, Mexican Apple, Red Mallow, May Apple, Wild Turk's Cap, Bleeding Heart,...

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. Use Pink TapienVerbena as a groundcover, a spiller in containers, or as a beautiful hanging basket.

This is a drought resistant, taprooted, twining, native, perennial vine, expect the top to die-back in the northern portions of its range. The seed for these originated in the southern most portions of Texas.

We generally wait until the fruits become yellow (in yellow fruited cultivars) and wrinkled and have fallen from the vine. In our experience Incense rarely produces fruit on its own and some sources suggest that hand pollination is required.

Moderately drought tolerant once well established. Great at the back of the garden or in natural settings. Full sun is preferred but it will still grow and flower if it gets more than half a day of sun but is more likely to 'stretch' and flop.

An excellent choice for hummingbirds, mixed containers, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings. A succession of red tubular blooms that end in a purple bat-like 'face' are topped by a pair of glowing red 'ears' creating the interesting 'bat face' look.

Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. Attracts butterflies and a host of other pollinators. Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. Otherwise these are great garden performers that will bring their owners many years of...

A larger flowering form of the common Batface Cuphea which produces 1-1/2" long red tubular blooms that end with a purple bat-like face that is accented by the bright red 'ears'. Use in mixed containers or in mass to create a bold effect.

A tough and showy native wildflower that is surely worthy of a place in any garden. Great for butterflies and pollinators. Drought tolerant once well-established but it does enjoy average moisture.

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. The Compass Plant is native to much of the central and eastern US. Medium to high drought tolerance once established. 3-4" wide, yellow, sunflower-like flowers are born on 4-8'H+ sturdy stems over an extended...

Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established. Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and...

Deadhead to extend flowering into fall. 1-1/2" bright orange-yellow daisies top this diminutive and durable dwarf Coreopsis in late spring and early summer. Provide Mouse-Eared Tickseed with average moisture and good drainage in average garden soils for...

Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps. Super easy and tough. A beautiful purple selection of this tough perennial.

Cloud Eight is a semi-dwarf selection of Purole-Top Vervain with a compact and free flowering habit. Clusters of rich purple flowers are produced on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage from spring through summer and into fall.

This is a clump forming, taprooted perennial that prefers well-drained soils. The Ozark, Bush's, or simply the Yellow Coneflower is a native of the Ozark regions of northern Arkansas and central Missouri.

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 crowded host to lay her eggs upon.

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. Vibrant yellow, orange, and red flowers are borne from Spring to frost on an upright to spreading perennial.

The most current treatment in the Flora of North America separates the two as individual species. Texas Coneflower provides us with a medium-sized Rudbeckia that is similar in habit to the stately Giant Coneflower.

Rapidly becoming the most popular shrub in America, Butterfly Bush is a must for every late summer perennial garden. Great cut flower. Aptly named, the butterfly bush attracts loads of butterflies and is also a favorite of hummingbirds.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. 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.

It's like having fall color year round! The new growth of Peach Perfectiontm Abelia offers shades of orange and copper that matures to bright yellow and chartreuse on reddish stems on a compact plant.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. It is well suited for beds or containers. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage with average moisture for best results.

On a recent trip to west Texas we saw a Coral Vine that must have had 50 or more butterflies on one plant! Rose of Montana is considered invasive in some regions, please check with your local county extension office before planting.