Pollinator Plants Perennials For Sun For Sale In Connecticut

, commonly known as coastal plain Joe Pye weed, is a coarse, herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 3-5' tall and to 2-4' wide on purple-spotted stems clad with ovate, coarsely-toothed, strongly three-veined leaves (to 6” long) arranged in whorls...

The violet-blue flowers are similar to other cultivars of this species except they are held on purple stems that provide an added element of texture. In summer, dense terminal spikes of violet-blue flowers rise above the foliage to 24” tall.

Good fresh cut or dried flower. Dried seed heads also add interest to the winter garden. Plants are strong and bushy in habit with near-black stems. Showy daisy-like purple coneflowers (to 5″ diameter) bloom throughout summer atop stiff stems clad with...

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Simply mix the recommended amount of Bio-tone into the backfill soil and water in generously when backfilled. Care should be taken not to over water Water smart, check the soil moisture by inserting your finger into the loose soil surrounding the root...

It is noted for its large, slightly-fragrant coneflowers (to 2 1/2” diameter) featuring downward-sloping, deep golden yellow rays with orange center cones. Blooms last well cut or dried, and the seeds in the large cone at the center of the flower head...

, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to Louisiana and Georgia).

Good fresh cut or dried flower. , commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to...

Agastache Blue Fortune reliably blooms on the seasons new growth, so prune to the ground during late winter or very early spring before growth starts. Remove the old flowers of Asclepias incarnata as they become brown and unattractive.

It typically grows to 2-4′ tall. Best in full sun. An adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Flowers bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost.

Easily covers walls on the north side of the home or trunks of large trees. In midsummer, large, lacy heads of hydrangea-like flowers form along this cultivar's self-adhering stems, offering a moonlit display.

In the summer, leaves are red and clusters of small yellow flowers appear on top of the foliage, to the benefit of pollinators. 'Kodiak Red' diervilla is a native flowering shrub that can add low-maintenance color to parts of the yard where it is difficult...

Mulch deeply in winter in the northern portions of its range. More freely flowering and larger growing in mild winter climates but still performs well as a die-back summer and fall flowering perennial once well-established.

It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. It is an herbaceous, perennial dicot native to eastern and central Canada and United States. * The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae family.

It is a naturalized species and often a weed in parts of North America, but it is probably native in Alaska and Greenland . The plant is also known as an introduced species across much of the rest of the world, including Australia .

The Sunsparkler Sedums were bred by Chris Hansen to produce hybrids with intense foliage colors, excellent vigor, and super tough that are suited for zones 4-9. Like all Sedums it is sure to be a reliable perennial in any well-drained sunny garden or...

The Variegated Bleeding Heart Vine prefers high light in shade but can tolerate cool sunlight like early in the morning or late in the evening. Looks great on 4-6' high or larger trellis but can be kept to a smaller form if desired.

One of the most adaptable of all the hardy geraniums. Plant 8-12'' apart in ordinary soil in sun or shade. Hardy Blue geraniums perform quite well in ordinary garden soil, and they are drought tolerant.

Once large and well-established, the Giant Milkweed will begin to branch and should eventually begin to produce new canes from the crown of the plant until eventually it is much more full and showier plant.

Grows 35'' tall. Perfect azure blue colored flower is enhanced with lots of ruffles. Each flowering stalk from this vigorous grower will produce 8-9 flowers.

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

Produces young plants on spent bloom stems and at the ends of mature foliage. Yellow iris-like 2" blooms with brown markings are borne on tall stems practically all year, where protected from frost.

Shipped: Bareroot plants. This striking plant is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies and many pollinators like bumble bees and is also deer and rabbit resistant. This versatile perennial beauty has many benefits and is great in the landscape border...

SHIPS IN FALL The small green heart accents the near white fluted and ruffled petals of the Ice Carnival Daylily. JC '67, HM '70, AM '74. This reliable re-bloomer has very fragrant 6'' blooms that stay crisp even in the hottest sun.

* The flower looks something like a monkeys face, hence the common and genus names, the latter from the Latin mimus (a buffoon). * Best naturalized in moist to wet soils in water gardens, bog gardens, wet meadows, water margins or low spots.

Variegated foliage just adds to the color. Blushing Bride Tradescantias are Prolific bloomers that will grace your landscape with pink blooms that change to white from June through October.

Plant in rich soil for best results, but adapts to different soil types. This richly colored wild flower blooms in the spring. Flashy 2-3'' blooms of deep red to purple. These grow 12-18'' tall.