These plants are known to attract butterflies and are perfect for your butterfly garden.
Cuphea 'Mellow Yellow'
This 2011 introduction has glossy, dark green foliage and is loaded with bright yellow flowers that bloom till frost. it has a uniform trailing habit and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds alike. Height 12-18". Zones 8-10.
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Cuphea 'Cigar'- Long tubular red flowers that resemble cigars all season. Highly prized for its high nectar content which attracts humminbirds. Height 24-36". Zones 8-10.
Cuphea 'Allyson'
Abundant lavender-pink flowers on a dense plant. Blooms until frost. Excellent groundcover. Great drought tolerance. Height 12-18", Zones 8-10.
Cuphea 'Brazilian White'
White flowers on glossy, narrow leaved plant. blooms continuously till frost. Ideal for mixed containers. Height 12-18", Zones 8-10.
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
Primrose yellow flowers on black-green needlelike foliage. Blooms June to frost. Perennial Plant of the Year 1992. Height 15-18", Zones 5-10.
Coreopsis 'Jive'
A stunning burgundy with wide, white eye. Very easy to grow, flowering continually through the summer. Blooms are 1-2", leaves are "threadleaf". Height 12-18", Zones 5-9.
Caryopteris-Blue Mist 'Longwood Blue'
Sports silvery foliage and are highly prized for their heavy bloom of sky blue flowers from July-September. Height 36", Zones 5-9.
Cacti 'Cold Hardy'
Unuasual varieties specifically designed to withstand our winter temperatures. Plants add texture to your outdoor landscape, and when they bloom, attract butterflies and hummingbirds alike.
Astilbe-False Spirea 'Visions in White'
Mid-late, compact and sturdy Vision-type plants, thick strong stems hold upright panicles of pure white flowers, excellent substance and good drought tolerance. Height 18", Zones 3-8.
Astilbe-False Spirea 'Visions in Red'
Mid-late, more compact habit with dark bronze-green floeage, thick reddish stems with upright plumes, reddish buds burst open to a purple-red offering long-lasting color, good drought ans sun tolerance. Height 18", Zones 3-8
Astilbe-False Spirea 'Visions in Pink'
Mid-late, dark green coarse foliage, dense upright form with thick sturdy stems and pale pink plumes, very floriferous. Height 20", Zones 3-8.