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Dwarf Red Porterweed
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Porterweeds are likely the number one favorite nectar plant for butterfly gardeners and surely for the butterflies themselves. I would be surprised to find a plant that produces a more continuous supply of nectar rich flowers from summer to frost, even...
  • Grows To: 12-24"H x 12-24"W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soil.
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Pomona
Blue Porterweed
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Interestingly the flowers of S. Porterweeds are likely the number one favorite nectar plant for butterfly gardeners and surely for the butterflies themselves. Deep indigo 1/4" blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost above the...
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
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Pomona
Under the Sea Selfheal, Heal-all, Prunella
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Selfheal can be used to good effect spilling over walls or even in containers if you feel you need to contain it. Deadhead Selfheal to help extend the flowering season. An easy groundcovering perennial, Under the Sea Selfheal produces fat spikes of dark...
  • Native To / Origin: US, Europe, Asia
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, preferably well-drained but adaptable.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
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Pomona
Gulf Blazing Star, Shinner\'s Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

But after taking a second look at herbarium specimens this is definitely the rare L. Attracts loads of butterflies and a variety of other pollinators. A rare native Liatris, Gulf Blazingstar produces small clusters of rich purple disc flowers that are...
  • Native To / Origin: US - SE Texas, W Louisiana
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 12-24(-36)"H 12-18''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9
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Pomona
Buzztm Soft Pink Butterfly Bush, Buddleia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

This compact Buddleia flowers even at a very young age and will continue flowering from spring to frost. The Buzztm series of Butterfly Bushes were developed for their compact habit, large flower spikes, and for their exceptional flower power.
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens - Thompson and Morgan
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3-5'W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
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Pomona
Lo\' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 11.99 USD

A truly dwarf Buddleia producing loads of fragrant blue spikes on a low mounding plant that only grows to 2-1/2'!Of 107 Butterfly Bushes on trial at Wisley Gardens Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip Butterfly Bush was the#2vote getter.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens-USA, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner
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Pomona
White Profusion Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

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.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 3-5'W
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Pomona
Rough Coneflower
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Plant Rough Coneflower as a specimen or in mass for a wonderful effect. Great for butterflies and pollinators. A tough and showy native wildflower that is surely worthy of a place in any garden.
  • Native To / Origin: US- South Central mainly E Texas and Louisiana
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3'W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
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Pomona
Lavender Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

In zone 8B-9 we find that a small percentage larger growing Porterweeds, like Lavender, Coral, and Purple, may return from the roots in late spring if well mulched. Porterweeds are excellent nectar producers outperforming nearly all other butterfly plants...
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
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Pomona
Zagreb Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

2001 RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Zagreb Coreopsis is slightly more compact than Moonbeam. Deadheading will help ensure a fall repeat. Provide Zagreb Coreopsis with good drainage and medium to low moisture.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 18-24''W
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Pomona
Bat Face Cuphea, Tiny Mice Cuphea, Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea, Mickey Mouse Plant
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Batface Cuphea, or Georgia Scarlet Batface Cuphea, is a tough and reliable low mounding perennial which blooms from late spring to frost. Provide a well-drained soil with full to mostly sun for the best results.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico, South America
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: May Be Severely Browsed
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 24-36''W
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Pomona
Siskyou Pink Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

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.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3''W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA - Siskyou Rare Plant Nursery, Medford, OR
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Pomona
Incense Passionflower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Like the native Maypop Passionflower, Incense readily spreads by rhizomes. A caterpillar host for the Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, and other Heliconian butterflies. In our experience Incense rarely produces fruit on its own and some sources suggest...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 15-20'H
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Pomona
Buttered Popcorn Cassia, Peanut Butter Senna
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Tall spikes of dark golden yellow 1" blooms are born in summer and fall on an upright growing shrub. Considered by some to be root hardy in zone 9 with protection. Called Popcorn Cassia because when brushed or crushed the foliage emits the wonderful fragrance...
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sun
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Pomona
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'. Buddleias can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 4-5'H x 5-6'W
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
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Pomona
Peach Perfectiontm Abelia
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

If flowering seems to slow down remove about one third of the oldest stems in the shrub for renewal and fertilize with a balanced slow release fertilizer. It's like having fall color year round! The new growth of Peach Perfectiontm Abelia offers shades...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part sun, Part shade
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils are optimal although adaptable to a wide range of soils. Moderately drought resistant once well-established.
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
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Pomona
Tangerine Princess Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

This selection of our native Trumpet or Coral Honeysuckle was growing in N Louisiana, and was spotted during a Native plant walk with noted Louisiana Plant Taxonomist Dr. Charles Allen, Kent and Sonie Milton, Jeff McMillian, etal.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Grows To: 6-10'(-15')H, spaced at 4-6' or more.
  • Native To / Origin: US- LA - Jeff McMillian, Dr. Charles M. Allen, Kent and Sonie Milton, etal.
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Pomona
Kobalt Blue Salvia, Anise Sage
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

One of the darkest blue flowers for the perennial garden Kobalt Salvia, an Anise Sage, is much enjoyed by hummingbirds and larger butterflies. Deep cobalt-blue tubular flowers are held atop the medium green lightly fragrant foliage from summer to fall.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: South America
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Pomona
Sweet William
Prices start at : 3.99 USD / each

Sweet William is a popular favorite because this perennial has large clusters of small blooms that come in striking colors of red, pink, white, and bi-colors. Grows 6'' tall. Mixed colors only.
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Max Height (feet): 6-8"
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Genus: Dianthus barbatus
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Pomona
Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Of 107 Butterfly Bushes on trial at Wisley Gardens this was the top vote getter! Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local state offices before purchasing.Butterfly Bushes are easily grown,free flowering butterfly...
  • Grows To: 4-5'H x 4-5'W
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC
  • Container Size: 3 inch DP / 12 fl.oz. / 354ml
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
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Pomona
Almost Eden\'s Purple Lace Sky Flower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Purple Lace produces flowers that are larger than the species on a vigorous growing plant producing and seemingly non-stop display of the gently drooping grape-like clusters of flowers throughout the growing season that attract a variety of pollinators...
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight to Moderate
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4'W (8-10'H x 10-15' in mild climates)
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, fertile soils.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
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Pomona
Compass Plant
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. The Compass Plant is native to much of the central and eastern US. 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,...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Occassionally Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: East & Central US, excluding FL
  • Grows To: 4-8'+H x 2'W
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Pomona
Lecompte Blue Chaste Tree, Vitex, Monk\'s Pepper Tree
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are considered to be drought tolerant enough to be suitable for Xeric gardens. This is a vigorous and disease free and drought tolerant spreading to upright deciduous shrub or small tree that attracts...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US - Nacogdoches, TX - Greg Grant
  • Grows To: 15'H x 15'W
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate soil and aerosol salt tolerance
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Pomona
Golda Emanis Yellow Foliaged Great Coneflower, Cabbage-Leaf Coneflower
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Greg Grant mentions that ‘Golda Emanis' was named for his great aunt. He describes it as "chartreuse-green foliage and the normal tall golden yellow flowers. Great in foliage or flower.
  • Grows To: 5-7'H x 20-30''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist soils. Clay or sand
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - Greg Grant - selected in Cherokee County, TX
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Pomona
Cheyenne Spirit Purple Cone Flower
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

May flower from late-spring to fall. 2013 AAS Perennial of the Year! This award winning seed grown Purple Cone Flower produces 3-4" wide daisies in brilliant colors ranging from red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and cream.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils. Do not keep overly wet or soggy. Drought resistant once well-established.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
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Pomona
Summer Jewel Pink Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions.
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA, MS, GA, AL, FL - Bred by Takii & Co, Ltd
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11, (9A-9B?)
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Grows To: 18-24"H x 18-24''W
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Pomona
Purple Coneflower
Prices start at : 4.49 USD / each

Purple Coneflowers are practically indestructible because they are sub-zero hardy and withstand heat, grow in dry locations and love poor soil. The Purple Coneflowers bloom from mid-summer to fall on 2-3 foot stems.
  • Genus: Echinacea purpurea
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Max Height (feet): 3
  • Season Color: Summer
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Pomona