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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. Sensational!™ Lavender, Lavandula x intermedia Sensational!™ with purple flowers

    Sensational!™ Lavender is an improved, easy-to-grow variety that makes growing lavender accessible to more gardeners than ever! Silvery foliage is topped by large, dense purple flo...

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    Sensational!™ Lavender Sensational!™ Lavender Lavandula x intermedia Sensational!™
    As low as $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Sensational!™ Lavender is an improved, easy-to-grow variety that makes growing lavender accessible to more gardeners than ever! Silvery foliage is topped by large, dense purple flower spikes. With a compact, dense habit and notable durability for sun, heat, and humidity, as well as cold tolerance, Sensational stands apart from many traditional Lavender varieties. A favorite of honeybees, these fragrant flowers will attract a wide range of pollinators. (Lavandula x intermedia)
  2. Phenomenal Lavender, Lavandula x intermedia

    Phenomenal Lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. Highly fragran...

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    Phenomenal® Lavender Lavender Phenomenal® PP#24193 Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal PP#24193
    As low as $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Phenomenal Lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. Highly fragrant with concentrated essential oils, Phenomenal's spikes of purple-blue flowers attract butterflies and bees to the garden. Edible, deer-resistant and fast-growing, this silver-leafed lavender has left all other new introductions in the dust! (Lavandula x intermedia) PP#24193
  3. Hidcote English Lavender

    ‚Hidcote‚ is a compact English Lavender that grows only 18-24 inches tall, with highly fragrant, deep purple-blue flowers. Excellent for both fresh and dried bouquets, th...

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    Hidcote English Lavender English Lavender Hidcote Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote
    As low as $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Hidcote' is a compact English Lavender that grows only 18-24 inches tall, with highly fragrant, deep purple-blue flowers. Excellent for both fresh and dried bouquets, this lavender attracts bees and butterflies but repels deer and rabbits. Perfect for hot, dry sites and drought tolerant once established. Great choice for container plantings. (Lavandula angustifolia)
  4. Purple Lavender Superblue, Lavandula angustifolia

    SuperBlue‚ is a compact and fragrant Lavender plant that tops out at 12", making it a perfect choice for edging walkways and setting into patio containers. This English La...

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    SuperBlue English Lavender English Lavender SuperBlue PP#24929 Lavandula angustifolia SuperBlue PP#24929
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    SuperBlue' is a compact and fragrant Lavender plant that tops out at 12", making it a perfect choice for edging walkways and setting into patio containers. This English Lavender is fairly tough, withstanding drought and overwintering reliably in all but the coldest zones. Rich and saturated, 'SuperBlue' produces blooms that are tighter together, delivering more color and fewer airy gaps. (Lavandula angustifolia)
  5. White Wild Indigo, White False Indigo, Baptisia alba

    White Baptisia is a native perennial prized for its magnificent floral display. Spikes of white, sweet pea-shaped flowers line sturdy purple stems that rise above blue-green foliage ...

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    White Baptisia White Wild Indigo, White False Indigo Baptisia alba
    As low as $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    White Baptisia is a native perennial prized for its magnificent floral display. Spikes of white, sweet pea-shaped flowers line sturdy purple stems that rise above blue-green foliage from late spring to early summer, followed by showy seed pods. Flowers attract bees and butterflies to the garden or meadow, and can be used as cut flowers. (Baptisia alba)
  6. Purple Lavender Grosso, Lavandula x intermedia, Lavender

    Long-blooming and highly fragrant, ‚Grosso‚ Lavender is famed throughout the world as the one most often grown for use in perfume making. It‚s also very showy, with...

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    Grosso Lavender Grosso Lavender Lavandula x intermedia Grosso
    $7.32 Sale $5.49
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Long-blooming and highly fragrant, 'Grosso' Lavender is famed throughout the world as the one most often grown for use in perfume making. It's also very showy, with large and spiky dark purple blooms set against silver foliage. Blooms form on purple bracts (as opposed to the more common green) making for a richly colorful appearance in the garden and when dried for crafts. (Lavandula x intermedia)
  7. 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)
  8. Spotted Joe Pye Weed with pink flowers and visiting pollinator, Eupatorium maculatum

    The large, fragrant flower clusters of Joe Pye Weed are always abuzz with pollinator activity. Their abundant nectar provides a vital food source from late summer into fall. This low...

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    Joe Pye Weed Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium maculatum
    As low as $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    The large, fragrant flower clusters of Joe Pye Weed are always abuzz with pollinator activity. Their abundant nectar provides a vital food source from late summer into fall. This low-maintenance native plant is rabbit- and deer-resistant and thrives in moist soil. Give this tall, majestic perennial plenty of room and it will spread to form impressive stands. (Eutrochium maculatum)
  9. Long Blooming Lavender Collection

    Our Long Blooming Lavender Collection includes five of our bestselling Lavender varieties for a graceful blend of flowers and fragrance. A mix of French hybrid and English cultivars ...

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    Long Blooming Lavender Collection Long Blooming Lavender Collection Lavandula
    As low as $46.65 Sale $34.99
    Per Collection of 5
    Our Long Blooming Lavender Collection includes five of our bestselling Lavender varieties for a graceful blend of flowers and fragrance. A mix of French hybrid and English cultivars will give your planting nuanced texture and color. Lavender plants prefer full sun, and they make a great choice for container plantings and dry, well-draining soil. Plant in a pollinator garden, herb garden, or along a path, patio, or walkway to enjoy soothing fragrance and elegant blooms all summer. (Lavandula) Collection of 5 or 15.
  10. Caradonna Meadow Sage, Salvia Caradonna

    ‚Caradonna‚ is a striking bi-color sage with deep, purple-black stems that highlight its vivid blue flower spikes. Attracts beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies to the ...

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    Caradonna Meadow Sage Meadow Sage Caradonna Salvia nemorosa Caradonna
    $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Caradonna' is a striking bi-color sage with deep, purple-black stems that highlight its vivid blue flower spikes. Attracts beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden with blooms that last throughout the season. A true heat lover, its color will remain vibrant even in full sun. (Salvia nemorosa)
  11. May Night Meadow Sage

    May Night is the top signature Salvia, with famous deep blue/purple blooms. A big favorite. Perennial plant of the year in 1997. (Salvia nemorosa)...

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    May Night Salvia Meadow Sage May Night Salvia nemorosa May Night
    As low as $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    May Night is the top signature Salvia, with famous deep blue/purple blooms. A big favorite. Perennial plant of the year in 1997. (Salvia nemorosa)
  12. Purple Russian Sage Lacey Blue, Perovskia atriplicifolia, Dwarf Russian Sage

    ‚Lacey Blue‚ Russian Sage boasts wonderful spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid summer all the way into early fall, providing extended interest with its fr...

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    Lacey Blue Russian Sage Dwarf Russian Sage Lacey Blue PP#20845 Perovskia atriplicifolia Lacey Blue PP#20845
    $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Lacey Blue' Russian Sage boasts wonderful spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid summer all the way into early fall, providing extended interest with its fragrant, gray foliage. A tough, hardy, and drought-resistant perennial that handles heat and humidity beautifully, 'Lacey Blue' also provides late-season food for bees. PP#20845 (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
  13. Checkerboard Low-Grow Lavender Collection

    Our Checkerboard Low Grow Lavender Collection features contrasting white and purple blooms for creativity in your container or garden design. Sun-loving Lavender is ideal for dry soi...

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    Checkerboard Low Grow Lavender Collection Checkerboard Low-Grow Lavender Collection Lavandula
    As low as $51.99 Sale $38.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Our Checkerboard Low Grow Lavender Collection features contrasting white and purple blooms for creativity in your container or garden design. Sun-loving Lavender is ideal for dry soils, with elegant, fragrant flowers and foliage that will draw pollinators. Our Low Grow Collections are perfect for transforming your yard from lawn to flowers, a few square feet at a time! Plant below taller perennials, as edging for a garden border, or as a no-mow lawn alternative. Collection of 4 or 12 plants.
  14. Yarrow Moonshine, Achillea

    Moonshine is a golden yarrow that covers itself with flowers on a plant to 18 or 24 inches tall. Silvery foliage. (Achillea)...

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    Moonshine Yarrow Moonshine Yarrow Achillea x Moonshine
    $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Moonshine is a golden yarrow that covers itself with flowers on a plant to 18 or 24 inches tall. Silvery foliage. (Achillea)
  15. Lavender Munstead, Lavandula angustifolia Close Up

    ‚Munstead‚ Lavender is an English Lavender that has fragrant, cool lavender-blue spikes and gray-green, mounded foliage. You can tuck this lavender into your herb garden...

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    Munstead English Lavender English Lavender Munstead Lavandula angustifolia Munstead
    As low as $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Munstead' Lavender is an English Lavender that has fragrant, cool lavender-blue spikes and gray-green, mounded foliage. You can tuck this lavender into your herb garden, but we love it planted with other colorful perennials in borders, planted in a massive swath where it can sway in the breeze, or set in a pot on the patio where you can enjoy its pleasant scent. Excellent in fresh or dried bouquets. (Lavandula angustifolia)
  16. Yarrow Little Moonshine PPAF, Achillea Little Moonshine

    ‚Little Moonshine‚ Yarrow is a bright burst of canary-yellow flowers that will bring cheer to your sunny garden. Little Moonshine is a petite beauty that is perfect for ...

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    Little Moonshine Yarrow Little Moonshine Yarrow (Patent Pending) Achillea Little Moonshine (Patent Pending)
    $7.99 Sale $5.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Little Moonshine' Yarrow is a bright burst of canary-yellow flowers that will bring cheer to your sunny garden. Little Moonshine is a petite beauty that is perfect for small garden spaces and containers. Expect to enjoy these clusters of yellow blooms from spring until fall making this compact perennial a top performer. (Achillea)
  17. New Vintage® Red Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

    New Vintage™ Red Yarrow shines early summer through fall with clusters of ruby red blooms abuzz with pollinators. Fragrant flowers stand atop sturdy stems perfect for cutting and d...

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    New Vintage™ Red Yarrow New Vintage™ Red Yarrow PP#25618 Achillea millefolium 'Balvinred' PP25618
    As low as $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    New Vintage™ Red Yarrow shines early summer through fall with clusters of ruby red blooms abuzz with pollinators. Fragrant flowers stand atop sturdy stems perfect for cutting and drying. The lacy foliage looks delicate, but Yarrow is a rugged plant, thriving in hot, dry sites, including sidewalk gardens. Use it for erosion control or as an addition to pollinator gardens. (Achillea millefolium)
  18. Purple Russian Sage Little Spire, Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian Sage

    Love the lavender-blue flower spikes of Russian Sage, but don’t have the space? ‚Little Spire‚ is the perfect choice for a border or small-space garden, growing to ...

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    Little Spire Russian Sage Dwarf Russian Sage Little Spire PP#11643 Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire PP#11643
    $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Love the lavender-blue flower spikes of Russian Sage, but don’t have the space? 'Little Spire' is the perfect choice for a border or small-space garden, growing to be only 24” tall. A tidy plant that won't flop over, this variety is hardy and extremely easy to grow. PP# 11643 (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
  19. Dwarf Blue False Indigo, Baptisia australis var minor

    Dwarf Blue Baptisia is a dazzling native perennial with vibrant blooms and decorative seed heads. Tall spikes of indigo blue, lupine-like flowers bloom above sculpted blue-green foli...

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    Dwarf Blue Baptisia Dwarf Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis var minor
    As low as $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Dwarf Blue Baptisia is a dazzling native perennial with vibrant blooms and decorative seed heads. Tall spikes of indigo blue, lupine-like flowers bloom above sculpted blue-green foliage. The lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late-spring garden. This dwarf variety is more compact, yet features showier, larger flowers than the species. (Baptisia australis var minor)
  20. New Vintage Violet™ Yarrow, Achillea New Vintage Violet™

    Throw a dazzling red-violet highlight into your pollinator garden with New Vintage™ ‚Violet‚ Yarrow. Compact fern-like foliage softens sturdy upright stems, adding...

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    New Vintage™ Violet Yarrow New Vintage™ Violet Yarrow Achillea millefolium 'Balvinviolet' PP#25750
    $7.99 Sale $5.99
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    Throw a dazzling red-violet highlight into your pollinator garden with New Vintage™ 'Violet' Yarrow. Compact fern-like foliage softens sturdy upright stems, adding a delicate texture to blooms that last from late spring to late summer. Remove spent blooms for a second late-season bloom. This native cultivar is deer resistant, and will attract pollinators in hot, dry, and sunny locations. (Achillea)
  21. Ellagance Snow English Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia Ellagance Snow

    A stunning variety, ‚Ellagance Snow‚ English Lavender has masses of beautiful white flower spikes above lovely grey-green foliage. Sweetly scented, it attracts bees and b...

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    Ellagance Snow English Lavender Ellagance Snow English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Ellagance Snow
    As low as $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    A stunning variety, 'Ellagance Snow' English Lavender has masses of beautiful white flower spikes above lovely grey-green foliage. Sweetly scented, it attracts bees and butterflies while discouraging deer and rabbits. This award-winning variety’s compact form and abundant flowers make it an ideal addition to a small space, rock garden, border, or container. (Lavandula angustifolia)
  22. Purple Lavender Provence, Lavandula x intermedia, Lavender

    ‚Provence‚ Lavender is tolerant of poor soils and a true heat lover; it‚s even known to withstand heavy doses of summertime humidity. One of the tallest and most fr...

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    Provence Lavender Lavender Provence Lavandula x intermedia Provence
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Provence' Lavender is tolerant of poor soils and a true heat lover; it's even known to withstand heavy doses of summertime humidity. One of the tallest and most fragrant varieties, 'Provence' grows to be 30-36” tall and is an excellent choice for creating an aromatic hedge. With exceptionally long, mauve-purple spikes of flowers that are complemented by its silver-green foliage, it's a beautiful sight when swaying in the breeze. (Lavandula x intermedia).
  23. Hot Coral Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea

    Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral makes a fun, bright statement with coral blooms offset by deep centers on compact plants. Stunning both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. (Echinac...

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    Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Echinacea Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower PP23097 Echinacea x hybrida PP23097
    $18.65 Sale $13.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral makes a fun, bright statement with coral blooms offset by deep centers on compact plants. Stunning both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. (Echinacea x hybrida)
  24. Russian Sage, Perovskia atriplicifolia

    Russian Sage delivers tall, airy spires of lavender-blue color on highly-textured silver-gray foliage to the landscape. A robust plant, Russian Sage performs beautifully in hot, dry ...

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    Russian Sage Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Russian Sage delivers tall, airy spires of lavender-blue color on highly-textured silver-gray foliage to the landscape. A robust plant, Russian Sage performs beautifully in hot, dry climates and is drought tolerant once established. Very attractive to pollinators, find a spot for this beautiful specimen where its gentle colors and loose shape can play a supporting role to bolder perennials, like coneflowers, rudbeckia and liatris. (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
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