Wild Flower Butterfly Attracting Plant For Sale In Tampa

* A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

* White or rosy-lilac flowers in 3-7" clusters, often several to each branch tip, in May; flower fragrance, not intense, resembles privet; very hardy; forms a dense, arching shrub with substantial branches; does well in the U.S. Midwest; native to China.

The panicles often hang limply, which is how the plant got its common name; the clusters look as though they are nodding. * Syringa komarowii is a species of lilac native to central China, commonly called Nodding Lilac.

Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. * Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America .

Trunk to 30 cm d.b.h. or more. * Trees, 6-20 m tall. Petiole 2-4.5 cm; leaf blade often purplish red when young, greenish when mature, cordate or triangular-orbicular, * Open or dense forests, mountain slopes, along valleys near roads, on rocks; 600-1900...

* Ratibida pinnata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names pinnate prairie coneflower, gray-head coneflower, yellow coneflower, and prairie coneflower.

Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

Cataria is used as a recreational substance for pet cats' enjoyment, and catnip and catnip-laced products designed for use with domesticated cats are available to consumers. Edible Uses: Condiment; Tea.

* Knautia arvensis , commonly known as Field Scabious , is a species in the genus Knautia . An infusion is used internally as a blood purifier and externally for treating cuts, burns and bruises.

* It is a perennial plant to USDA Zone 6. * It is a herbaceous, short-lived perennial plant, variable in size, growing to 20–80 cm tall. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm long and 8–15 mm broad, green...

* Germination takes between 7 and 21 days at the optimal temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit; flowering begins between 50 and 60 days after germination * This species of Cosmos is considered a half-hardy annual, although plants may re-appear via self-sowing...

* As a particularly conspicuous forest flower, T. Grandiflorum is one of the most popular trilliums in cultivation, primarily because of the size of its flowers and its relative ease of cultivation.

The flowers, which appear in early summer, can have a pleasantly strong fragrance. This plant is native to Western North America where it grows in moist openings and less often on open hillsides.

Excellent for attracting birds and butterflies. * The plant is said to be extremely efficacious when used as a local application in the treatment of sore throats and gonorrhoea. Native to moist prairies and sedge meadows.

It is an upright annual (sometimes biennial or perennial ) native to most of North America , and is one of a number of plants with the common name Black-eyed Susan with flowers having dark purplish brown centers.

* This attractive perennial maintains a neat mound shape and grows 1-2 ft. The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long. Its showy, yellow, pea-like flowers occur in upper axillary clusters.

Harden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost. Prefers warm, dry conditions. Attracts butterflies. Packet: 50 seeds.The milky sap of this plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

* Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England aster, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. The perennial's hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems.

* Dark green shiny leaves, yellow, bronzy, and red in fall; 1/3" bright red fruit, good bird food; large shrub, can be trained as a small tree; susceptible to fireblight; native to Japan, Korea, China.

* Yields an essential oil, used in perfumery, as a hair tonic etc. Beebalm is the natural source of the antiseptic thymol, the primary active ingredient in modern commercial mouthwash formulas.

Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies. Blooms from summer to autumn with red flowers up to 3/4" long. The naturalized variety is typically tubular, bright red, about 1.25 in (3.2 cm) long.

* Sambucus racemosa, commonly known as red elder or red elderberry, is a deciduous suckering shrub which typically grows to 8-12' tall with a somewhat sprawling habit. * Historically, Sambucus racemosa (native to Europe and Asia) was commonly known as...

* The blossoms have been used in the treatment of measles. The fruits are popular with birds, who distribute the seeds. * The fruit is a bright red or sometimes purple drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds.

* A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of influenza. * Succeeds in a good loamy soil that does not become too dry in summer, in full sun or light shade. The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet.

* Unusual perennials with 2" spherical blue flowers in mid to late summer; the plant itself is rather rough and thistly with dark green leaves; good for middle or back of border; wants full sun and good drainage; can be dried for winter arrangements.

* Blooms are 4" in diameter and are held from May until June. * Centaurea americana , commonly called American Starthistle or American Basketflower , is an annual native to the southern central United States and northeastern Mexico.