ButterflyBushes.com
(Rose Franklin's Perennials)
Butterfly Nectar Plants
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Butterfly Nectar Plants |
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Our new 'Plant Index' page lists all the plants we expect to have available for the 2012 shipping season. |
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During the shipping season (May thru October), our Facebook fans will receive notification of special promotions being offered on our web site. They will also be periodically posted on which plants are especially nice at that particular time (making these plants a better buy at that particular time). |
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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, 2012 Shipping:
Most
of these
perennials are shipped in 3" to 4" nursery pots or liners.
A few
may be shipped bare root. Most will 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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Rocky Mountain Blazing Star (aka
Meadow Blazing Star) (Liatris ligulistylis) While most Liatris do not attract butterflies, this particular species is a butterfly magnet. Especially attractive to Monarchs, Rocky Mountain Blazing Star is native to the north central states and generally blooms August thru September. Grows 36"-48" tall and is easy to grow. Perennial, zones 6 - 9. $5.00 each |
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Yellow
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') Growing 18"- 24" high, Yellow Coreopsis produces an abundance of 2" bright yellow flowers. It usually blooms June thru August and attracts several butterfly species for nectar. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 4-9. $5.00 each |
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'Red Shift' Coreopsis Growing 20"- 30" high, recently introduced Coreopsis 'Red Shift' produces an abundance of yellow flowers with deep red centers. It usually blooms July thru frost. As the weather cools and the blooms begin to fade, they develop red streaks that reach to the outer tips of the flower petals. Late in the blooming season, the flowers are predominately red. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Perennial, zones 5-9. $6.00 each |
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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. Should be ready for shipping by mid June. |
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'Mesa Yellow' Blanket Flower
(Gaillardia aristata 'Mesa Yellow') Easy to grow, Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' matures at 15"-18" high and produces bright, sunshine yellow flowers on well branched, bushy plants. Like most Gaillardias, 'Mesa Yellow blooms June thru September, attracts butterflies for nectar, and is quite drought tolerant once established. Perennial, zones 5-9. Should be ready for shipping by mid June. |
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'Oranges and Lemons' Blanket Flower
(also known as Fiesta Daisy) (Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Oranges and Lemons') Growing 15"- 20" high, 'Oranges and Lemons' Blanket Flower produces georgeous flowers that are pale salmon-orange with yellow edges. It usually blooms June thru frost and attracts several butterfly species for nectar. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. New and sure to be a top seller. May not be ready for shipping until late May. Perennial, zones 5-9. $7.00 each |
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Phlox 'Jeanna' (Phlox
paniculata 'Jeanna') Founded by and named after Jeanna Prewitt of Nashville, TN, this native wildflower possesses outstanding mildew resistance. Maturing at 30"-36" high, 'Jeanna' produces lavender flower heads July thru August. Fragrant. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. While most garden phlox are not highly attractive to butterflies, this particular Phlox is exceptionally attractive to butterflies. High on Rose Franklin's list of the best butterfly nectar plants. Perennial, zones 4-8. $6.00 each There are more Garden Phlox available on our 'More Perennials P-Q' page. |
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'Spring Delight' Phlox
A cross between Phlox paniculata and Phlox stolonifera, Phlox 'Spring Delight' grows 12" - 15" high and yields rose-pink flowers May thru June. It attracts butterflies and is mildly fragrant. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-8. Should be available in June. There are more Garden Phlox available on our 'More Perennials P-Q' page. |
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'Starfire' Phlox
(Phlox paniculata 'Starfire') 'Starfire' Phlox grows 24"-36" high and produces magenta-red flower heads July-August. It attracts butterflies and has bronzy-green foliage. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 4-8. Should be available in June. There are more Garden Phlox available on our 'More Perennials P-Q' page. |
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Gloriosa
Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) Gloriosa Daisy produces large, bright daisy-like flowers from late June through August. Some plants produce solid yellow flowers while others produce yellow/brown bi-colors. All have dark centers and grow 30"-36" tall. Sorry, no choice of flower color. A big seller at our plant nursery. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 3-8. Should be available by mid June. |
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Denver Daisy
(Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy) For the 150th anniversary of the city in 2008, Denver, CO, decided to introduce a new twist on the native Black-eyed Susan. 'Denver Daisy' was the introduction and is was a sensation. 'Denver Daisy grows 22"-28" high and produces enormous 4"-6" blooms and flowers from late June thru late September.. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 3-8. $6.00 each |
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'Cherry Brandy' Gloriosa
Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry
Brandy') Already the winner of multiple awards, 'Cherry Brandy' Gloriosa Daisy grows 20"-30" high and produces 3"-4" daisies that are cherry red to burgundy. Like most Gloriosa Daisies, 'Cherry Brandy' is a short lived perennial---but it generously reseeds itself. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 3-8. $6.00 each |
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'Blue
Danube' Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube') Large (3"-4") lavender-blue flowers from early July through late August. Grows 18"-24" tall and attracts numerous species of butterflies, including the Baltimore Checkerspot pictured here. A great plant for the butterfly garden! Perennial, zones 5-9. $5.00 each |
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'Omega Skyrocket' Stoke's
Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Omega Skyrocket') Growing 24"-30" high, 'Omega Skyrocket' Stokesia produces lavender flowers on erect upright stems July thru August. Our 2009 crop is quite nice! Perennial, zones 5-9. $6.00 each (large root system) |
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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. Perennial, zones 3-8. $6.00 each |
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'Solar Flare' Coneflower (Echinacea 'Solar Flare') 'Solar Flare' Coneflower grows 24" to 36" high and produces gorgeous deep orange-red daisies (similar to the color of Cherry Cool-Aid) with brown centers. A brand new plant introduction, 'Solar Flare' is highly recommended by nurserymen who have seen this plant in trial gardens. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. New for 2012 and sure to be a top seller! Perennial, zones 3-8. Should be ready for shipping by mid June. |
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'Pow Wow Wild Berry' Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Pow Wow Wild Berry') 'Pow Wow Wild Berry' Coneflower grows just 20" to 24" high and yields an abundance of 3"-4" deep rose-purple, daisy-like flowers. Easy to grow, this new introduction is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Highly recommended by those who have seen this plant in trail gardens. New for 2012 and sure to be a top seller! Perennial, zones 3-8. Should be ready for shipping by mid June. |
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'Pink Double Delight' Coneflower (Echinacea 'Pink Double Delight' ) A brand new Coneflower! Echinacea 'Pink Double Delight' grows 24" - 28" high and produces fully double flowers July thru August. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Nice plant! New and sure to be a top seller. Perennial, zones 5-8. $7.00 each |
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'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria ''Butterfly Blue') Producing lavender-blue flowers, Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' generally blooms June through September. Grows 10"-15" tall and attracts several species of butterflies. Perennial, zones 6 - 9. Should be ready for shipping by mid June. |
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'Giant Blue' Pincushion
Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Giant Blue') ''Giant Blue' Scabiosa is similar to the popular 'Buterfly Blue' but its lavender-blue flowers are twice as big, about 3" in diameter. It generally blooms late May thru June. Maturing at 20"-28" high, it is easy to grow and deer resistant. Perennial, zones 5-8. $5.00 each |
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'Little Joe' Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe') 'Little Joe' 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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Lavender 'Grosso' (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') Lavender 'Grosso'' grows 16"-22" high and produces extremely fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers June-July. Attracts several butterfly species for nectar. Deer resistant. Perennial, zones 5-9 Should be available by mid June. |
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'Alma Potschke' Aster (Aster novae angliae 'Alma Potschke') 'Alma Potschke' Aster grows 30"-36" high and produces an abundance of bright pink daisies which are 1½"-2" across. It usually blooms August thru September. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Perennial, zones 5-8. $5.00 |
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'Iron Butterfly' Narrowleaf Ironweed (Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly') 'Iron Butterfly' Ironweed grows to about 36" high and produces clusters of tiny purple flowers August thru September. Native to Arkansas and Oklahoma. It attracts several butterfly species for nectaring. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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Broadleaf Ironweed (Vernonia glauca) Native to much of the eastern U.S., this Ironweed species grows to about 36" high and produces clusters of tiny purple flowers August thru September. It attracts several butterfly species for nectaring. With a choice between this one and the Ironweed illustrated above, I would suggest this one, Vernonia glauca, for the butterfly garden. Perennial, zones 4-9. $7.00 each |
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'Loraine Sunshine' Heliopsis (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Loraine Sunshine) Growing 24"-36" tall, Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine produces yellow daisy-like flowers July through August. It has beautiful variegated foliage. Pretty even before it blooms! Perennial, zones 4-8. $6.00 each |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache 'Blue Fortune') A cross between Agastache rugosa and Agastache foeniculum, Agustache 'Blue Fortune' smells like black licorice. Producing lavender-blue flower spikes, 'Blue Fortune' Anise Hyssop generally blooms July through September. Grows 30"-36" tall and attracts several species of butterflies. Perennial, zones 6 - 9. $5.00 each |
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'Roma' Masterwort (Astrantia major 'Roma') 'Roma' Masterwort grows 24" - 28" high and produces pink button-shaped flowers surrounded by outer bracts. Flowers July thru August. Prefers protection from the hot afternoon sun. Grows best in rich, moist soil. Deer resistant.. Perennial, zones 6 - 9. $7.00 each (large plant) |
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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. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Tender. Zones 7-9. $4.50 each |
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Brazilian
Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) This tall Verbena is a butterfly favorite and grows 36"-48" high and produces rounded clusters of lavender-blue flowers. Tender, but immortal in the garden due to prolific self-sowing. Treat as a reseeding annual. Perennial, zones 7-9. $4.50 each |
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ways to order: (1) Utilize our on-line shopping cart or (2) print our online order form, fill it
out, and then mail it to us, along with your check or money order. Some of the features of our online
shopping cart fail to work correctly with some Internet Service Providers.
If you have problems using our shopping cart, please print our order form,
fill it out, and then mail it to us. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We do not accept phone orders.
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.
Don't know what zone you live in? Check out our USDA plant hardiness zone map.
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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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If you are a
beginner to butterfly gardening, please |
We are a plant
nursery that specializes in growing butterfly and hummingbird attracting plants.
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Rose Franklin's
Perennials (814) 422-8968 Email: RoseFranklin@aol.com |
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When they are available, we offer these
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Revised: January 21, 2012
