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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. Lesser Catmint, Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta with yellow butterfly

    Calamintha creates a serene, inviting space with clouds of tiny white blossoms and dense, finely textured foliage that releases a rejuvenating minty fragrance. Flowering from earl...

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    Calamintha Lesser Catmint Clinopodium nepeta, calamintha nepeta
    $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Calamintha creates a serene, inviting space with clouds of tiny white blossoms and dense, finely textured foliage that releases a rejuvenating minty fragrance. Flowering from early summer until fall, Calamintha attracts a host of pollinators. Drought tolerant plants spread gently and will drape over the edges of containers and rock walls, softening hard edges as a lovely filler, edging plant, or groundcover. 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year. (Calamintha nepeta)
  2. Fragrant Low Grow Plant Collection

    Delight all of your senses with our Fragrant Low Grow Plant Collection. Elegant perennials and groundcovers feature a beautiful variety of flower forms that attract pollinators. Frag...

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    Fragrant Low Grow Plant Collection Fragrant Low-Grow Plant Collection
    As low as $41.32 Sale $30.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Delight all of your senses with our Fragrant Low Grow Plant Collection. Elegant perennials and groundcovers feature a beautiful variety of flower forms that attract pollinators. Fragrant foliage invites visitors to reach out and discover the scents, while deterring critters from encroaching on the garden. 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.
  3. Ruby Carpet Wild Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium 'Ruby Carpet'

    ‘Ruby Carpet’ Wild Blueberry is a low-growing native perennial and beautifully textural groundcover. Growing only 6 inches tall, it has deep olive-green foliage that turn...

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    Ruby Carpet Wild Blueberry Ruby Carpet Wild Blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium 'Ruby Carpet'
    As low as $19.99 Sale $14.99
    Per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
    ‘Ruby Carpet’ Wild Blueberry is a low-growing native perennial and beautifully textural groundcover. Growing only 6 inches tall, it has deep olive-green foliage that turns ruby red in fall. Wild These blueberry shrub wills produce flowers, followed by delicious tiny blue-black berries. They provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and maybe pancake ingredients for you! Bred from low-bush blueberries from Maine, ‘Ruby Carpet’ is very productive with tasty berries. (Vaccinium angustifolium ‘Ruby Carpet’)
  4. May Breeze Woodland Phlox, Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'

    Enjoy the sweet scents of spring with ‘May Breeze’ Woodland Phlox. This native cultivar features abundant, fragrant white flowers in mid-to-late spring. The petals may sh...

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    May Breeze Woodland Phlox May Breeze Woodland Phlox Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'
    As low as $11.99 Sale $8.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Enjoy the sweet scents of spring with ‘May Breeze’ Woodland Phlox. This native cultivar features abundant, fragrant white flowers in mid-to-late spring. The petals may show a pale purple blush as they age. Butterflies and hummingbirds love the early-season flowers. These will spread gently, creating a carpet of flowers and semi-evergreen foliage for part-shade gardens. They are drought tolerant once established, and deer resistant too. (Phlox divaricata ‘May Breeze’)
  5. Creeping Thyme Elfin, Thymus serpyllum

    Low growing and tough, this Thyme is perfect planted in a rock path or as a lawn alternative. Lavender-pink flowers emerge in early summer and attract pollinators to the garden. (Thy...

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    Elfin Creeping Thyme Elfin Creeping Thyme Thymus serpyllum Elfin
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Low growing and tough, this Thyme is perfect planted in a rock path or as a lawn alternative. Lavender-pink flowers emerge in early summer and attract pollinators to the garden. (Thymus)
  6. Heucherella Gold Zebra PP22,104, Foamy Bells Gold Zebra

    Heucherella Gold Zebra provides constant vibrant color all summer long with bright yellow and deep red foliage. In mid-late spring white, bell-shaped flowers bloom for added interes...

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    Gold Zebra Heucherella Foamy Bells Heucherella 'Gold Zebra' PP#22104
    $18.65 Sale $13.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Heucherella Gold Zebra provides constant vibrant color all summer long with bright yellow and deep red foliage. In mid-late spring white, bell-shaped flowers bloom for added interest. This Heucherella is easy to grow and low maintenance. Great for small spaces in shady gardens, or for added texture and interest in containers. Commonly known as Gold Zebra Foamy Bells, Heucherella is a hybrid between Coral Bells and Foam Flower. (Heucheralla)
  7. Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection

    Our Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection offers a beautiful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanket...

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    Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection Phlox subulata
    As low as $41.32 Sale $30.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Our Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection offers a beautiful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanketing the garden in star-shaped flowers and attracting pollinators. Lovely planted along a walkway, tucked among the boulders of a rock garden, or cascading over a rock wall or the edge of a planter. Choose from a Collection of 4 or 12.
  8. Snowflake Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata

    ‘Snowflake’ Creeping Phlox carpets the spring garden with pure white, star-shaped flowers that last several weeks. Foliage spreads to create a dense and lush evergreen gr...

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    Snowflake Creeping Phlox Snowflake Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata Snowflake
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    ‘Snowflake’ Creeping Phlox carpets the spring garden with pure white, star-shaped flowers that last several weeks. Foliage spreads to create a dense and lush evergreen groundcover. Spectacular spilling over the edge of a stone wall, cascading across boulders in a rock garden or pouring out of mixed containers. Pet friendly and deer resistant. (Phlox subulata)
  9. Prairie Smoke, close up of bloom

    One of the earliest blooms in a prairie or meadow, few plants are as charismatic as Prairie Smoke. Nodding, dark pink blooms are held on reddish-purple stems and pollinated by bumble...

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    Prairie Smoke Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum
    As low as $200.33 Sale $150.25
    Per Tray of 16
    One of the earliest blooms in a prairie or meadow, few plants are as charismatic as Prairie Smoke. Nodding, dark pink blooms are held on reddish-purple stems and pollinated by bumblebees. Blooms turn upward as the wispy, feathery seed tails emerge. Lacy blue-green foliage turns deep red in fall and often remains throughout winter. This low-growing, low-maintenance prairie native is pest-free and deer-resistant, perfect for massing in rock gardens, meadows, or as a groundcover. (Geum triflorum)
  10. Chattahoochee Woodland Phlox, Phlox divaricata Chattahoochee, growing between stones in garden

    A must-have for shade gardens, ‚Chattahoochee‚ Woodland Phlox blooms with fragrant, star-shaped lavender flowers with maroon centers from late spring to early summer, att...

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    Chattahoochee Woodland Phlox Chattahoochee Woodland Phlox Phlox divaricata Chattahoochee
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    A must-have for shade gardens, 'Chattahoochee' Woodland Phlox blooms with fragrant, star-shaped lavender flowers with maroon centers from late spring to early summer, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. A versatile plant will spread gently, forming an attractive mid-height groundcover that fills and truly enhances a garden design. This award-winning native woodland wildflower thrives in moist, rich soils. (Phlox)
  11. Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata

    ‚Purple Beauty‚ Creeping Phlox creates a mat of bright purple blooms paired with deep violet center eyes and grass-like foliage. This 4-6„ tall spreading perennial ...

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    Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata Purple Beauty
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Purple Beauty' Creeping Phlox creates a mat of bright purple blooms paired with deep violet center eyes and grass-like foliage. This 4-6" tall spreading perennial flowers in the springtime under full sun, but can be planted under trees that leaf out and create shade later in the season. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, 'Purple Beauty' carries a sweet fragrance that attracts butterflies. (Phlox subulata)
  12. Etain Violet

    Violet Etain has lovely violet flowers with pale lemon yellow petals, edged in purple. Beautiful summer color. (Viola cornuta)...

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    Etain Violet Etain Horned Violet, Horned Pansy, Tufted Violet Viola cornuta Etain
    $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Violet Etain has lovely violet flowers with pale lemon yellow petals, edged in purple. Beautiful summer color. (Viola cornuta)
  13. Native Shade Low Grow Plant Collection

    Our Native Shade Low Grow Plant Collection features native perennial flowers inspired by the natural beauty of a woodland edge. Enjoy the soft textures and colors of these resilient,...

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    Native Shade Low Grow Plant Collection Native Shade Low-Grow Plant Collection
    As low as $49.32 Sale $36.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Our Native Shade Low Grow Plant Collection features native perennial flowers inspired by the natural beauty of a woodland edge. Enjoy the soft textures and colors of these resilient, easy-to-grow groundcovers that thrive in shaded areas. 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. Woodland Phlox Blue Moon, Wild Sweet William, Phlox divaricata Blue Moon

    ‚Blue Moon‚ is a lovely native Phlox groundcover featuring clouds of rich violet-blue blooms that float above green foliage. With fragrance to wake up your senses, it fl...

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    Blue Moon Woodland Phlox Woodland Phlox Blue Moon, Wild Sweet William Phlox divaricata Blue Moon
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Blue Moon' is a lovely native Phlox groundcover featuring clouds of rich violet-blue blooms that float above green foliage. With fragrance to wake up your senses, it flowers in April May. Its a perfect addition to a rock garden or any shady spot where it can slowly naturalize. Provides early season pollen for hummingbirds and butterflies. (Phlox divaricata)
  15. Spicy Summer Sun Low Grow Plant Collection

    Serve up some saturated color with our Spicy Summer Sun Low Grow Plant Collection. These four hardy, drought-tolerant perennials show off bright and beautiful blooms in warm shades o...

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    Spicy Summer Sun Low Grow Plant Collection Spicy Summer Sun Low-Grow Plant Collection
    As low as $38.65 Sale $28.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Serve up some saturated color with our Spicy Summer Sun Low Grow Plant Collection. These four hardy, drought-tolerant perennials show off bright and beautiful blooms in warm shades of red and gold, and they thrive under the hot summer sun. Delicate lacy foliage adds a soft texture to the garden. 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.
  16. Blue Virginia Bluebells, Mertensia virginica

    Virginia Bluebell’s gorgeous flowers start out as lovely, pastel pink buds and open up into vivid, true blue blooms. A perfect addition to part and full-shade woodland gardens,...

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    Virginia Bluebells Virginia Bluebells Mertensia virginica
    As low as $17.32 Sale $12.99
    Per Bag of 3
    Virginia Bluebell’s gorgeous flowers start out as lovely, pastel pink buds and open up into vivid, true blue blooms. A perfect addition to part and full-shade woodland gardens, plant Virginia Bluebells to see early spring blooms and frequent visits from pollinators. This native plant increases in size each year and will form a beautiful colony over time with almost no care from the gardener. (Mertensia virginica)
  17. Vibrant Shade Low-Grow Plant Collection

    Our Vibrant Shade Low Grow Plant Collection is perfect for enhancing shaded areas with delicate flowers and foliage to create lush garden oasis. Enjoy a showcase of groundcovers with...

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    Vibrant Shade Low Grow Plant Collection Vibrant Shade Low-Grow Plant Collection
    As low as $57.32 Sale $42.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Our Vibrant Shade Low Grow Plant Collection is perfect for enhancing shaded areas with delicate flowers and foliage to create lush garden oasis. Enjoy a showcase of groundcovers with rich colors and touchable textures that provide interest from spring through fall. 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.
  18. 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
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    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)
  19. Bright Creeping Phlox Collection

    Our Bright Creeping Phlox Collection offers a colorful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanketing...

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    Bright Creeping Phlox Collection Bright Creeping Phlox Collection Phlox
    As low as $41.32 Sale $30.99
    Per Collection of 4
    Our Bright Creeping Phlox Collection offers a colorful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanketing the garden in star-shaped flowers and attracting pollinators. Lovely planted along a walkway, tucked among the boulders of a rock garden, or cascading over a rock wall or the edge of a planter. Collection of 4 or 12 plants.
  20. Wild Geranium, Geranium maculatum

    Wild Geranium is our showiest native geranium, with large lavender-pink blooms. Its‚ gorgeous, sculpted foliage appears early in the season and graces the garden all season lon...

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    Wild Geranium Wild Geranium Geranium maculatum
    As low as $15.99 Sale $11.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Wild Geranium is our showiest native geranium, with large lavender-pink blooms. Its' gorgeous, sculpted foliage appears early in the season and graces the garden all season long, with an attractive mounding habit that makes an ideal groundcover. This woodland wildflower blooms for several weeks early to mid-spring, supporting pollinators – especially native bees. Wild Geranium is perfect for naturalizing in shady gardens. (Geranium maculatum)
  21. Rocky Road Violet Blue Creeping Phlox

    In spring, when most plants are just waking up from their winter slumber, ‚Rocky Road Violet Blue‚ Creeping Phlox is blanketed with sky-blue blooms. Long-lasting flowers ...

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    Rocky Road Violet Blue Creeping Phlox Rocky Road Violet Blue Creeping Phlox PP#32288 Phlox x Rocky Road Violet Blue PP#32288
    As low as $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    In spring, when most plants are just waking up from their winter slumber, 'Rocky Road Violet Blue' Creeping Phlox is blanketed with sky-blue blooms. Long-lasting flowers help to feed the bees and other pollinators when little else is in bloom. An exceptionally drought-tolerant variety, this native cultivar thrives in rocky soil and on slopes. Easy-to-grow and deer-resistant, Creeping Phlox readily spreads to form a dense, lush mat of foliage for attractive groundcover all season. (Phlox subulata)
  22. Archer's Gold Creeping Thyme

    Attractive, fragrant, and flavorful, ‚Archer‚s Gold‚ Lemon Creeping Thyme combines good looks with delightful lemony scent and flavor. In summer, the low-growing go...

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    Archer's Gold Creeping Thyme Archer's Gold Creeping Thyme Thymus citriodorus Archer's Gold
    As low as $13.32 Sale $9.99
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Attractive, fragrant, and flavorful, 'Archer's Gold' Lemon Creeping Thyme combines good looks with delightful lemony scent and flavor. In summer, the low-growing gold-and-green foliage is covered with pale purple flowers abuzz with pollinators. Planted as an edging along walkways or between stepping stones, this tough plant will tolerate light foot traffic and release a citrus aroma with every step. Or, plant in a kitchen garden or container so you can snip a sprig or two to enliven culinary creations. (Thymus citriodorus)
  23. 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.
  24. Creeping Thyme, Thymus praecox Coccineus with Lavender

    Creeping Thyme Coccineus is one of the very best flowering groundcovers. 1 to 3 inches tall in sun or partial shade. (Thymus praecox)...

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    Creeping Thyme Coccineus Creeping Thyme Thymus praecox
    As low as $10.65 Sale $7.99
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    Creeping Thyme Coccineus is one of the very best flowering groundcovers. 1 to 3 inches tall in sun or partial shade. (Thymus praecox)
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