Butterfly Plants Plants For Sale In New Mexico

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Ice Chip is the newest introduction in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of white fragrant flowers.

An excellent choice for butterfly gardens as well as providing nectar for a host of other pollinators including hummingbirds. Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some regions, consider sterile selections or deadhead periodically to prevent unwanted...

Provide good drainage, average moisture, and ample sunlight for the best results. The non-fading, dark daisies of this easy perennial are held above and among the fine dark green foliage.

Summer Jewel Pink is a 2012 All American Selection Award winner and produces a nearly non-stop display of pink lipped white tubular flowers from spring to frost on compact plants that begin flowering even earlier.

With most passionflowers the 5 stamens (pollen producing glands) arch downward once they are ready to release their pollen (and nectar) then on the next flower, hopefully, the 3 stigmas will arch downward once they are ready to receive pollen thus doing...

Periodic removal of the spent flower clusters will promote more flowers instead of fruit. Considered a native (by some) of southern Florida, the Skyflower can grow into a small tree or large shrub in freeze free areas but will often act like a die-back...

Huge scarlet pine-cone-like blooms to 8 inches long are borne in summer atop the large deep green tropical foliage. An unusually large-growing variety.

Great at the back of the garden or in natural settings. Pitcheri or Pitcher Sage. Pruning the stems back by half in spring will produce fuller, shorter plants that are less apt to flop.

Eared Goldenrod should make a nice addition to an informal perennial or woodland garden where its summer flowers will add a touch of sunshine to the landscape. Shade tolerant, clump forming and it attracts a variety of pollinators when in flower.

In the northern most portions of its range, zones 5 and 6, it should be provided with a deep winter mulch. Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with moderate drought resistance, few pest or disease problems, deer and rabbit resistance...

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 the heat of summer.

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com 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...

Few plants can bring color to the fall garden like the Winter Cassia! Clusters of butterfly-like bright yellow 1" blooms are borne in October-November on this large arching tree-like shrub or root hardy perennial.

Anise Scented Goldenrod a.k.a. Anisescented Goldenrod. Another of the garden friendly clump forming Goldenrods, Sweet Goldenrod makes a nice addition to the garden, as well as in natural areas and along roadsides.

The deep purple 3-4", richly fragrant exotic looking flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this vigorous Passionvine with medium green foliage. In our experience Incense rarely produces fruit on its own and some sources suggest that hand...

A clump forming, slowly spreading winter deciduous perennial that enjoys moist but well-drained soils and ample sunlight. Dig and divide every 2-3 years for the best results. Considered to be one of the most vigorous and disease resistant cultivars available.

These Butterfly Bush hybrids can be pruned back to 12-24" in late winter/early spring to help promote health and vigor as well as to rejuvenate older plants. Removing spent flowers will also help to prevent its spread in areas where this may be a concern.

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here. These seedlings originated from a vigorous native Louisiana population of this beautiful perennial.

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Medium to high drought tolerance once established. The dark green, deeply dissected foliage of the Compass Plant was used as a compass as the large leaves generally point north and south.

Pure white 3" flowers clusters. In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. An excellent choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens that will flower from summer until frost.

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 the heat of summer.

This tough low native seems to remain where you put it creating a clump forming perennial that is fairly tough and durable. A good choice for a minty tea. An excellent choice for native pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States. 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...

Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. Use them in mass in beds or in containers. In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following...

Attracts butterflies, bees, and a variety of other pollinators. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved. The Ozark, Bush's, or simply the Yellow Coneflower is a native of the Ozark regions of northern Arkansas and central Missouri.

1/4" soft red blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost. This is one of the few plants that you will find consistently at nearly every butterfly conservatory.

Pure white flowers make the White Butterfly Bush a favorite. Aptly named, the butterfly bush attracts loads of butterflies and is also a favorite of hummingbirds. Drought and deer resistant.