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Butterfly Nectar Plants |
Butterfly gardening involves essentially two
things: (1) planting the perennials and annuals which attract butterflies
and then (2) refraining from the use of chemical insecticides (which would
likely kill the butterflies you attract). |
We ship orders from our plant nursery from May through October. |
Butterfly Nectar Plants
Available
for
May Shipping:
Most
of these
perennials are shipped in 3" to 4" nursery pots or liners.
A few might be shipped bare root. All will likely bloom this summer.
Unless otherwise noted, the plants shown on this page prefer full sun.
Orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
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Phlox 'Jeana' (Phlox
paniculata 'Jeana') Founded by and named after Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, TN, this native wildflower possesses outstanding mildew resistance. Maturing at 30"-36" high, 'Jeana' produces lavender flower heads (smaller than those of most Garden Phlox) July thru August. Fragrant. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. While some garden phlox are not highly attractive to butterflies, this particular Phlox is exceptionally attractive to butterflies, and especially to Swallowtails. High on Rose Franklin's list of the best butterfly nectar plants. Perennial, zones 4-8. $7.00 each |
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'Triple Play' Meadow Phlox (Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play') Meadow Phlox is a native which grows in most of the eastern U.S. (Wisconcin south to Florida). 'Triple Play is a selection with creamy white-edged leaves. It grows 12" - 18" high and produces lavender-pink flowers May thru June. Great plant for the pollinator garden. Deer resistant. Note: Most of these plants
have lost their variegation. Please expect to receive a plant with solid
green leaves, not variegated leaves.
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'David'
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'David') Large clusters of bright white flowers adorn 'David' Phlox from July thru August. 'David' is mildew resistant, grows 30" - 36" tall, and has a wonderful fragrance. Plant it where you will enjoy the aroma when you walk by. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 4-8. $7.00 each There are more Garden Phlox available on our 'More Perennials P-Z' page. |
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'Norah Leigh' Garden Phlox
(Phlox paniculata 'Norah Leigh') Beautiful variegated leaves and high mildew resistance make 'Norah Leigh' one of the best garden Phloxes. It grows 30"-36" high and generally blooms July thru August. An attractive plant even before it blooms, it produces clusters of pink/white flower heads Deer resistant. A nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Good mildew resistance and highly recommended by Rose Franklin. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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Purple
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Among the best perennials for attracting butterflies, purple coneflower bears large daisy-like flowers of lavender-pink. Grows 30"-36" high and blooms from mid July through frost. Highly recommended at our plant nursery. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. High on Rose Franklin's list of the best butterfly nectar plants. Perennial, zones 3-8. $7.00 each |
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'Tomato Soup' Coneflower
(Echinacea 'Tomato Soup') 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower grows 30"-34" high and blooms mid July thru frost. 'Tomato Soup' is well branched and its tomato red flowers are 5" - 6" wide. Like other Echinaceas, it is deer resistant, easy to grow, and can be used as a cut flower. New and sure to be a top seller. Perennial, zones 5-8. $8.00 each |
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'Mama Mia' Coneflower
(Echinacea 'Mama Mia' ) 'Mama Mia' Coneflower grows 24"-28" high and blooms mid July thru frost. Its flower color progresses from red-orange to coral to pink. Like other Echinaceas, it is deer resistant, easy to grow, and can be used as a cut flower. New and sure to be a top seller. Perennial, zones 5-8. $8.00 each |
New Dwarf Coneflowers: |
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'Sombrero Hot Coral' Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sombrero Hot Coral') 'Sombrero Hot Coral' Coneflower grows 18" to 20" high and yields an abundance of vivid coral, daisy-like flowers mid July thru frost. Easy to grow, this newer introduction is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Perennial, zones 3-8. $8.00 each |
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'Sombrero Adobe Orange' Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sombrero Adobe Orange') 'Sombrero Adobe Orange' Coneflower grows 18" to 20" high and yields an abundance of orange, daisy-like flowers mid July thru frost. Easy to grow, this newer introduction is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Perennial, zones 3-8. $7.00 each Should be available by June. |
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Meadow Blazing Star (aka
Rocky Mountain Blazing Star) (Liatris ligulistylis) While most Liatris do not attract butterflies, this particular species is a butterfly magnet. Especially attractive to Monarchs, Meadow Blazing Star is native to the north central states and generally blooms August thru September. Grows 36"-48" tall. High on Rose Franklin's list of the best nectar plants for Monarch butterflies. Perennial, zones 6 - 9. $7.00 each Should be available by early June. |
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'Goblin' Blanket Flower
(also known as Fiesta Daisy) (Gaillardia grandiflora 'Goblin') Growing 12"- 16" high, 'Goblin' Blanket Flower produces an abundance of 3" bright yellow/red daisy-like flowers. It usually blooms June thru August and attracts several butterfly species for nectar. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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'Little Joe' Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium ''Little Joe') 'Phantom' Joe Pye Weed grows 36"-48" high and produces large mauve-pink flower heads in late summer. Several butterfly species are attracted to Joe Pye Weed for nectar. Prefers a moist location but generally does well even in a dry location. Spreads fast to become a large clump. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-8. $7.00 each |
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'Black Adder' Anise Hyssop
(Agastache 'Black Adder)
Producing lavender-blue bottlebrush flowers July thru September, 'Black
Adder' Anise Hyssop grows 24"-36" tall and attracts
several species of
butterflies. It also attracts many species of bees, and bees are of high
importance for pollination of food crops. It is an easy care, deer resistant plant.
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Catmint 'Walker's Low' (Nepeta x fassenii 'Walker's Low') Growing 15"-20" high, Walker's Low' Catmint attracts bees and butterflies to it for nectaring, making it a great plant for the pollinator garden. Easy to grow. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-9. $6.00 each |
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Yellow Tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') Growing 20"- 38" high, Yellow Coreopsis produces an abundance of 2" bright yellow flowers. It usually blooms June thru July and attracts several butterfly species for nectar. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Also shown on our 'Butterfly Nectar Plants' page. Perennial, zones 4-9. $6.00 each |
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Coreopsis 'Tequila Sunrise' Coreopsis 'Tequila Sunrise' grows to about 16" high and blooms June thru July. Its distinctive variegated foliage makes this plant a pretty one though, even when it is not covered with flowers. 'Tequila Sunrise' produces bright yellow daisies with a brownish-red eye. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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'Blue Danube' Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube') Large (3" +) lavender-blue flowers from early July through late August. Grows 16"-20" tall and attracts numerous species of butterflies, including the Baltimore Checkerspot pictured here. A great plant for the butterfly garden! Perennial, zones 5-9. $7.00 each |
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'May Night' Sage (Salvia
nemorosa 'May Night') 'May Night' Sage grows to about 18" high and produces long lasting blue violet spikes May thru June. Easy to grow, this particular Sage is in high demand. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Good pollinator plant, especially for bees. Perennial, zones 5-9. $7.00 each |
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'Sky Dance' Sage (Salvia
pratensis 'Sky Dance') 'Sky Dance' Sage grows to about 18"- 24" high and produces blue flower spikes June thru July. Easy to grow, it generally reblooms if dead-headed.. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Good pollinator plant, especially for bees. Perennial, zones 5-9. $7.00 |
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Short-Toothed Mountain Mint
(aka Clustered Mountain Mint) (Pycnanthemum muticum) Growing 24"- 30" high, highly aromatic Short-Toothed Mountain Mint produces white flowers July thru August. It grows native in moist woods and meadows and prefers full sun or part shade. Its distribution range includes most states in the eastern half of the U.S. The minty-fresh leaves can be used to make a refreshing tea. They can also be used as a mint substitute in cooking. I (Rose Franklin) have used them to make chocolate chip mint cookies. I have also made mint infusion to make blueberry-mint jelly. Deer resistant. It is also a great bee attractant, and thus, is great for planting in the pollinator garden or near food crops that need to be pollinated by bees. Note: while this is a mint, it does not generally spread rapidly by underground runners like most mints do. Perennial, zones 5-9. $6.00 each |
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'Purple Dome' Aster (Aster novae angliae 'Purple Dome') 'Purple Dome' Aster grows 18"-24" high and produces an abundance of bright purple daisies which are 1˝"-2" across. It usually blooms August thru September. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 5-8. $7.00 each Might be available by early June. |
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'Angel of Desire' Sweet William |
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'Sweet Black Cherry' Sweet William |
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'Balmy Purple' Beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Balmy Purple') Growing just 10"-15" high, 'Balmy Purple' Beebalm produces purple blooms June thru July. Because we've seen butterflies (Tiger Swallowails, Fritillaries, and American Ladies) on this plant every day for weeks, I'm moving this plant to the 'Butterfly Attracting Plants' page. 'Balmy Purple' prefers full sun or part shade. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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'Claire Grace' Beebalm
(also known as 'Claire Grace' Wild Bergamot) (Monarda fistulosa 'Claire Grace') While most Beebalms are hummingbird attracting plants, this one lures in the butterflies. Growing 24"-36" high, 'Claire Grace' Beebalm produces lavender pink flowers in June and July. Both fragrant and mildew- resistant , this plant prefers full sun or part shade. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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'Homestead Purple' Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple') A tender perennial, 'Homestead Purple' Verbena grows to about 12" high and usually spreads to a diameter of about 30" wide. A favorite nectar source of Swallowtail butterflies, it blooms mid June thru September. Grows fast and is deer resistant and drought tolerant. Tender Perennial. Zones 7-9. $6.00 each Should be available by early June. |
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Milkweed (Asclepias) also produces a sweet nectar which lures butterflies to the garden for feeding. You'll find the milkweed species we have available for shipment on our 'milkweed plants' page. |
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Fast Track BUTTERFLY
GARDENING (August, 2012) by Rose Franklin Within the pages of this book you will learn how to design and plant a nectar-rich butterfly garden, identify many of the butterflies that visit your garden, lure butterflies to your property for egg-laying, and lots more. Book format: 8.5" X 11"; 104 pages; over 100 color photos. $20.00 |
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Quantities are limited
on some of our nursery stock. Plants will be reserved to fill orders in the
sequence in which orders are received. Please order at your earliest convenience
to avoid disappointment. Please do not order plants which are not currently
posted with a picture, plant description, and price. When plants are removed
from our availability lists, they are temporarily or permanently out of stock.
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We are a plant
nursery that specializes in growing butterfly and hummingbird attracting plants.
Rose Franklin's
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422-8968 Email:
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