Pollinator Plants Perennials For Sun For Sale In Illinois

Fall pruning, especially in colder climates, can result in a quick flush of new growth that prevents dormancy and makes winter freezes potentially deadly. Bold clusters of closely packed, rosy pink flowers appear in late summer, age to a salmon bronze...

Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Flowers appear in terminal spikes (to 4” long) in summer. Well-drained soils are required, particularly in winter. It is a semi-woody plant that typically grows in a shrubby mound to 2-4' tall.

The gorgeous, purple blooms are very fragrant and attract butterflies to the garden. It was reportedly named English lavender because of its ability to grow well in the English climate.

Salvia Blue Hills is a sun perennial with sky blue spikes of flowers rise above a mound of aromatic gray-green foliage and blooms June – September. Blue Hill is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun.

Some hybrid wood sages are sterile, some will grow from seed but will not come true, and a few will come true from seed. In any event, cut plants back after flowering has concluded.

The one question that comes up often, “when is the best time to plant? Doing so can cause rotting of the stem and death to the plant. Newly planted perennials should be watered twice weekly (Minimum), and under hot conditions possibly more.

Excellent for fresh cutting, this is an excellent Lavender selection for drying. This selection forms a bushy mound of silver foliage, with long spikes of purple-blue flowers. Attractive to butterflies.

Deadheading also prevents Sedum Autumn Fire from spreading through your yard, as it can be an effective self-seeder when the dead flowers are allowed to dry completely and go to seed this would cause problems for your garden as the seedling would not...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Nepeta Walker's Low plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Looks great en masse or as a specimen plant. ‘Lord Baltimore' flowers best in areas with long, hot summers. Hibiscus Lord Baltimore is treasured for its giant red flowers. Hibiscus ‘Lord Baltimore' forms an upright, bushy mound well suited to the...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or base of the plant. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Aster October Skies a good deep watering.

Leaves are lobeless or have 3-5 shallow lobes. It is native to wet spots (marshes, swamps, floodplains, river banks, moist meadows, and moist woods) from Ontario and Massachusetts south to Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Florida.

Aster divaricatus does prefer drier soils in the winter so if there was ever a plant that we would recommend not adding topsoil or compost this is one. Cut back Aster Divaricatus to within 6 inches of the ground after it has finished flowering.

Plants thrive in average soils and withstand hot and dry conditions. Echinacea Pow Wow Wild Berry is a purple coneflower that features large, deep rose-purple flowers in a floriferous bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic...

The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds.

Generally intolerant of shady locations. Easily grown in abundantly moist, fertile, humusy soils in full sun to part shade. Small disk flowers (rays absent) ranging in color from pale pink to dark purple bloom in corymbiform, dome-shaped clusters (4-7”...

* The hardy plant can grow to a height of 60 cm.Comfrey has been used in folk medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds. A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged,...

Includes 1 each of Concord Crush, Pink Parfait and Kaboom.

Dallas Red Lantana has long been popular for its profusion of flowers that open a dark orange and fade to a brilliant red. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract butterflies! Lantana are loaded with flower power...

Extremely ornamental plants can grow up to six feet tall. Does well in full sun to partial shade. Best of all, it's completely cold hardy. For best results, mulch heavily in colder zones.

Bright silky flower heads adorn the foliage making a splendid backdrop all the way through winter. Flame grass is a perfect addition as a background plant to your perennial garden or can be used to accent your landscape.

Slightly fragrant flowers of pink and beet root purple with silvery heights make this variety really stand out.

Blooming starts in mid-summer when the purple flowers produce an intense sweet, clean lavender scent. The plants form dense gray-green mounds measuring 12-16" tall and wide. An award winner from Holland, French Perfume has demonstrated the ability to...

Provide them with average moisture for best results. Rich pink 2" tubular flowers emerge from the dark colored bracts of this free flowering tropical perennial from late spring to fall.

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

Why does everybody prefer Belgian Mums? Plant in full sun. Why not - Belgian Mums produce the most blooms of any mum that we have seen. Zones 5 (with heavy mulch) to 9. Better yet, they also produce the most consistent mounded form of any mum in the marketplace.

The Torch Lily is a noble grassy-leafed plant with brilliant flame-like flower spikes of yellow, orange and red. Fine for cut flowers, too. Use these in bold clumps for maximum effect, alone or in borders or with other plants.