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Attract Butterflies with Perennial Flowers

Draw butterflies to the garden with nectar-rich flowers

To see scads of dancing butterflies visiting your garden, you'll want to add nectar-rich flowers with open petals and short tubular blooms - perfect fits for the long, skinny "probosci" they use to suck up nectar. You'll also want to be sure that you've planted flowers with a range of bloom times, from early spring through fall, to keep hungry butterflies fed throughout the season. Because butterflies are most active in full sun, most of their favorite blooms are also great fits for sunny sites.

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  1. Northern Exposure™ Lime Coral Bells

    Northern Exposure™ ‚Lime‚ Coral Bells is a showstopper, and the dazzle is only beginning with its citrus-hued foliage. Lemon-lime leaves light up shade and sunny garden...

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    Northern Exposure™ Lime Coral Bells Northern Exposure™ Lime Coral Bells PP#29162 Heuchera 'TNHEUNEL' PP#29162
    As low as $18.65 Sale $13.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Northern Exposure™ 'Lime' Coral Bells is a showstopper, and the dazzle is only beginning with its citrus-hued foliage. Lemon-lime leaves light up shade and sunny gardens alike, forming low-growing mounds that complement neighboring plants. In late spring and early summer, spires of rust-red bell-shaped blooms add to the show, floating on wiry stems to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This knockout perennial is exceptionally cold hardy, too. (Heuchera)
  2. Orange Daylily Original Orange, Hemerocallis fulva, Old Orange Daylily, Close Up

    Easy growing Daylily Original Orange is famous for its vigorous, orange blooms along roadsides nationwide. This Daylily is carefree, adaptable, and tolerant of any soil. (Hemerocalli...

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    Original Orange Daylily Original Orange Daylily Hemerocallis fulva
    As low as $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Bag of 3
    Easy growing Daylily Original Orange is famous for its vigorous, orange blooms along roadsides nationwide. This Daylily is carefree, adaptable, and tolerant of any soil. (Hemerocallis fulva)
  3. Anise Hyssop Mango Tango, Agastache Mango Tango, close up of peach-pink flowers, photo courtesy of Walter's Garden

    As vivid as a summer sunset, luminescent ‚Mango Tango‚ Hyssop features peach-pink flower spires accented by rose-colored calyxes in a tidy, compact form. Perfect for plan...

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    Mango Tango Hyssop Mango Tango Hyssop PP#28747 Agastache Mango Tango PP#28747
    $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    As vivid as a summer sunset, luminescent 'Mango Tango' Hyssop features peach-pink flower spires accented by rose-colored calyxes in a tidy, compact form. Perfect for planters and gardens where you can brush by the fragrant foliage and watch nectar-rich blooms draw butterflies from mid-summer until fall. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and sun-drenched sites with well-drained soil. (Agastache)
  4. Bradbury's Beebalm with pollinator

    Bradbury‚s Bee Balm is a versatile variety of beloved native Monarda, with light flowers, a compact habit, and disease resistance to set it apart. Standing atop dark purple ste...

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    Bradbury's Bee Balm Bradbury's Bee Balm Monarda bradburiana
    As low as $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Bradbury's Bee Balm is a versatile variety of beloved native Monarda, with light flowers, a compact habit, and disease resistance to set it apart. Standing atop dark purple stems, pale lilac-pink blooms are composed of a ring of tubular flowers, often speckled with purple spots. Plants bloom in mid-spring, earlier than other Bee Balm species, with fragrant flowers attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees. This drought-tolerant native will naturally spread in full sun to part shade locations. Thanks to its resistance to powdery mildew, deer, and rabbits, Bradbury’s Bee Balm is an easy-to-grow addition to a naturalized garden or meadow. (Monarda bradburiana)
  5. Catmint Walkers Low, Nepeta faassenii

    ‚Walker‚s Low‚ Catmint is known for its easy going nature - it can thrive in a variety of soil and sunlight scenarios, though it does prefer things on the sunny, dr...

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    Walker's Low Nepeta Walker's Low Catmint Nepeta faassenii Walker's Low
    As low as $9.32 Sale $6.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Walker's Low' Catmint is known for its easy going nature - it can thrive in a variety of soil and sunlight scenarios, though it does prefer things on the sunny, dry side. Beautiful purple flower spikes appear in early summer and continue to bloom and release their sweet fragrance for up to 3 months. Very showy and very low maintenance, 'Walker's Low' is a great choice for planting in swaths, lining walkways, or adding to pollinator gardens. Deer resistant. (Nepeta faassenii)
  6. Royal Catchfly, Silene regia

    A showy prairie native for tough soils, Royal Catchfly brings bright red to the garden or meadow palette. Standing tall with starry scarlet flowers, they are highly attractive to rub...

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    Royal Catchfly Royal Catchfly Silene regia
    $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    A showy prairie native for tough soils, Royal Catchfly brings bright red to the garden or meadow palette. Standing tall with starry scarlet flowers, they are highly attractive to ruby-throated hummingbirds and black swallowtail butterflies. Tiny white hairs softly coat lanceolate leaves, giving Royal Catchfly a downy appearance and creating contrast for mid-to-late summer flowers. (Silene regia)
  7. Pale Purple Coneflower, Echinacea pallida

    With slender petals surrounding the central cone, Pale Purple Coneflower offers a charming, showy addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. This native wildflower blooms from early to...

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    Pale Purple Coneflower Pale Purple Coneflower Echinacea pallida
    As low as $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    With slender petals surrounding the central cone, Pale Purple Coneflower offers a charming, showy addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. This native wildflower blooms from early to mid-summer, offering food for bees and birds earlier than most Coneflowers. Though it has a delicate appearance, its deep roots are resilient and drought tolerant, a must-have for native plant enthusiasts! (Echinacea pallida)
  8. Magnus Echinacea, Coneflower

    ‚Magnus‚ Coneflower has vibrant pink, ray-like flowers that surround deep-orange center cones, attracting plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the summer. Leavi...

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    Magnus Echinacea Purple Coneflower Magnus Echinacea purpurea Magnus
    As low as $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Magnus' Coneflower has vibrant pink, ray-like flowers that surround deep-orange center cones, attracting plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the summer. Leaving the spent stems and flowerheads in place to overwinter will also attract birds. Coneflowers are notably tough native plants and 'Magnus' is no exception, withstanding drought, clay, humidity and harsh winter conditions without complaint. Easy to grow, this plant is a great choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. (Echinacea purpurea)
  9. Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata

    Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox welcomes spring with a flush of white blooms bearing a vibrant magenta eye. Petals may take on a flush of pink to complement the rosy highlights. Needle-...

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    Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata Amazing Grace
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
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    Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox welcomes spring with a flush of white blooms bearing a vibrant magenta eye. Petals may take on a flush of pink to complement the rosy highlights. Needle-like, evergreen foliage forms a dense mat making a lush groundcover perfect for cascading over walls or across slopes. Flowers attract butterflies to the garden. (Phlox subulata)
  10. Summer Long Blooms Pre-Planned Garden

    If you love lasting color, our Summer Long Blooms Garden was designed just for you. With plants that hold their flowers throughout the season, you won’t have to worry about gap...

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    Summer Long Blooms Pre-Planned Garden Summer Long Blooms Pre-Planned Garden
    $286.65 Sale $214.99
    Per Garden of 28
    If you love lasting color, our Summer Long Blooms Garden was designed just for you. With plants that hold their flowers throughout the season, you won’t have to worry about gaps of color or come-and-go blooms that appear at different times. Plant this garden and enjoy a mass of coordinated flowers that will make for a bright and cheerful look all summer long. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy.
  11. Summer Sun Heliopsis

    With a versatile compact form and bold color, ‘Summer Sun’ Heliopsis blooms abundantly from summer through early fall. Butterflies and native bees adore the double daisy-...

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    Summer Sun Heliopsis Summer Sun False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides Summer Sun
    As low as $9.32 Sale $6.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    With a versatile compact form and bold color, ‘Summer Sun’ Heliopsis blooms abundantly from summer through early fall. Butterflies and native bees adore the double daisy-like blooms with sunny yellow ray petals and a red-orange center, and birds love the seed heads. Flowers are produced on sturdy stems, excellent for cutting, while coarse dark purple-green foliage provides a contrast to sunny blooms. This long-blooming, drought-tolerant perennial is a native cultivar selected for its compact habit and heat tolerance. (Heliopsis helianthoides)
  12. Sunny Days Daylily Collection

    Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Three Daylily varieties dazzle in a harmonious color palette of sunny yellow, warm pink, an...

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    Sunny Days Daylily Collection Sunny Days Daylily Collection Hemerocallis
    $58.65 Sale $43.99
    Per Collection of 9
    Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Three Daylily varieties dazzle in a harmonious color palette of sunny yellow, warm pink, and classic orange, paired with attractive arching foliage that fills in the garden all season. Plant along a fence, driveway, patio, or perennial border for a row of cheerful blooms from early summer to early fall. (Hemerocallis)
  13. Sunstruck False Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides Sunstruck, photo courtesy of Walter's Garden Inc.

    Sunstruck Heliopsis, also called Oxeye Sunflower, is the embodiment of sunshine. Striking variegated foliage forms attractive clumps, and golden daisy-shaped flowers provide bright p...

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    Sunstruck Heliopsis Sunstruck False Sunflower PP#25524 Heliopsis helianthoides Sunstruck PP#25524
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    Sunstruck Heliopsis, also called Oxeye Sunflower, is the embodiment of sunshine. Striking variegated foliage forms attractive clumps, and golden daisy-shaped flowers provide bright pops of summer color in the front of garden beds and flower pots. This compact native cultivar attracts butterflies, and provides food for birds and ground nesting bees. (Heliopsis helianthoides)
  14. Black Eyed Susan Goldsturm, Rudbeckia with Monarch Butterfly

    ‚Goldsturm‚ Black Eyed Susan brings a burst of showy color to the full-sun garden. Golden yellow, daisy-like petals surround nectar-rich, brown center ‚buttons&sbqu...

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    Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan Black Eyed Susan Goldsturm Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm
    As low as $9.32 Sale $6.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Goldsturm' Black Eyed Susan brings a burst of showy color to the full-sun garden. Golden yellow, daisy-like petals surround nectar-rich, brown center 'buttons' set atop deep green foliage. Unbothered by most pests, poor soils, drought and humidity, 'Goldsturm' is easygoing and the perfect addition to flower arrangements and pollinator gardens. Deer resistant and long-lasting. (Rudbeckia fulgida)
  15. Sedum Thunderhead PP24,693,Sedum

    Sedum Thunderhead has huge show stopping flower heads in a rich deep rose color that are supported by stout upright stems and complimented with grey-green foliage. This must have Sed...

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    Thunderhead Sedum Stonecrop Thunderhead PP#24693 Sedum x intermedia Thunderhead PP#24693
    $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Sedum Thunderhead has huge show stopping flower heads in a rich deep rose color that are supported by stout upright stems and complimented with grey-green foliage. This must have Sedum will bring long-lasting color to your garden from summer and into fall. (Sedum)
  16. Pink Sedum Autumn Joy, Sedum, Stonecrop with visiting pollinator

    ‚Autumn Joy‚ Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. ‚Autumn Joy‚ is a stout, sp...

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    Autumn Joy Sedum Stonecrop Autumn Joy Sedum spectabile Autumn Joy
    $9.32 Sale $6.99
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    'Autumn Joy' Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. 'Autumn Joy' is a stout, spreading plant with succulent foliage that pairs well with ornamental grasses and against the deep-green leaves of summer perennials. Easy to care for, very adaptable, and a popular stand-in for shrubs, this sedum lasts and lasts when other plants begin to wane. (Stonecrop)
  17. Indian Pink, Spigelia marilandica with hummingbird

    Indian Pink is an easy-to-grow native woodland perennial which prefers moist and well-drained soils. The unusual blooms are trumpet shaped with a red exterior, yellow inside, and a u...

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    Indian Pink Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica
    $17.32 Sale $12.99
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    Indian Pink is an easy-to-grow native woodland perennial which prefers moist and well-drained soils. The unusual blooms are trumpet shaped with a red exterior, yellow inside, and a unique flare at the top that forms a star shape. This woodland plant has glossy green foliage and spreads easily. Grows in part sun to full shade. (Spigelia marilandica)
  18. White Shasta Daisy Becky, Leucanthemum superbum

    Becky gives you classic white daisies with wider petals and brilliant centers. Perennial plant of the year in 2003. (Leucanthemum superbum)...

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    Becky Shasta Daisy Becky Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum superbum Becky
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    Becky gives you classic white daisies with wider petals and brilliant centers. Perennial plant of the year in 2003. (Leucanthemum superbum)
  19. Berry Chiffon Tickseed, Coreopsis verticillata Berry Chiffon

    Coreopsis Berry Chiffon has delightful petals with raspberry hued centers and white edges. Developed to be disease resistant, deer resistant, and drought tolerant ensures your enjoy...

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    Berry Chiffon Coreopsis Berry Chiffon Tickseed PP#27414 Coreopsis verticillata Berry Chiffon PP#27414
    $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Coreopsis Berry Chiffon has delightful petals with raspberry hued centers and white edges. Developed to be disease resistant, deer resistant, and drought tolerant ensures your enjoyment of this prolific bloomer. No deadheading needed to help Berry Chiffon produce flowers from early summer to early fall. (Coreopsis)
  20. Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Rudbeckia hirta Indian Summer

    Indian Summer is a new Black-eyed Susan with large, semi-double flowers. A real easy to grow beauty. (Rudbeckia hirta)...

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    Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta Indian Summer
    $10.65 Sale $7.99
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    Indian Summer is a new Black-eyed Susan with large, semi-double flowers. A real easy to grow beauty. (Rudbeckia hirta)
  21. Biokovo Cranesbill, Geranium cantabrigiense Biokovo

    Looking for an elegant, low-maintenance groundcover? This Geranium, also known as Crane’s Bill, is the perfect choice for you. Delicate, pure white blooms are splashed with pin...

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    Biokovo Geranium Biokovo Cranesbill Geranium cantabrigiense Biokovo
    $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Looking for an elegant, low-maintenance groundcover? This Geranium, also known as Crane’s Bill, is the perfect choice for you. Delicate, pure white blooms are splashed with pink and create a carpet of color in the summer garden. It grows in full sun to light shade and tolerates most soil types. This garden favorite attracts pollinators and will quickly become one of your favorite go-to perennials for low-growing blooms. It spreads heartily, but is easy to control.
  22. Purple Butterfly Bush Black Knight, Buddleia Blooms

    ‚Black Knight‚ Butterfly Bush’s deep purple blooms create a stunning contrast to its dark green foliage. Intensely fragrant and attractive to pollinators, ‚Bl...

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    Black Knight Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush Black Knight Buddleia davidii Black Knight
    $10.65 Sale $7.99
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    'Black Knight' Butterfly Bush’s deep purple blooms create a stunning contrast to its dark green foliage. Intensely fragrant and attractive to pollinators, 'Black Knight' is perfect for planting outside a window for a delightful show of butterflies and hummingbirds. Easy to grow, deer-resistant, and useful when planted as a hedge or privacy screen. (Buddleia davidii)
  23. Blue Cardinal Flower with two monarch butterflies, Lobelia siphilitica, Cardinal Flower

    Great Blue Lobelia (also called Blue Cardinal Flower) is a tough, hardy perennial with large leaves and gorgeous, light blue blooms. An easy to grow native that will thrive in a part...

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    Great Blue Lobelia Blue Cardinal Flower Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue
    As low as $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Great Blue Lobelia (also called Blue Cardinal Flower) is a tough, hardy perennial with large leaves and gorgeous, light blue blooms. An easy to grow native that will thrive in a partly sunny, moist spot in your garden, this Lobelia will spread and multiply when given the chance. Blooms appear late in the season and provide important nectar to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant. (Lobelia siphilitica)
  24. Meadow Sage Blue Hill, Salvia nemorosa Blue Hill with hummingbird

    ‚Blue Hill‚ Meadow Sage boasts striking, lilac-blue blooms and wonderfully fragrant foliage. A compact sage that works beautifully in border plantings and containers, &sb...

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    Blue Hill Meadow Sage Meadow Sage Blue Hill Salvia nemorosa Blue Hill
    $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Blue Hill' Meadow Sage boasts striking, lilac-blue blooms and wonderfully fragrant foliage. A compact sage that works beautifully in border plantings and containers, 'Blue Hill' is both deer and rabbit resistant and tolerates dry, hot weather like a pro. Best in full sun. (Salvia nemorosa)
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