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  • Thunderbolt® Box Honeysuckle Bush

    Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'

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  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

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  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

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    $1999

  • Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster

    Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong'

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  • Red Hot Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

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  • Russian Sage

    Perovskia atriplicifolia

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    $2614
  • SpinTop™ Orange Halo Gaillardia

    SpinTop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Bargaispinor'

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  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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    (1)
    $2980

  • Lo & Behold® Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Pink Micro Chip'

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  • TEMPO™ Rose Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTR'

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  • Starship Deep Rose Lobelia

    Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

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    $3501

  • Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia 'SMNBDL'

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  • Summer Snowflake Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'

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  • Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis (Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel' PP33,713), a perennial featuring yellow, red flowers and perennial.

    Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel' PP33,713

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    $3476

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

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  • Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis

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    $5632

  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

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  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

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    $3164

  • Apple Slices Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica ‘Apple Slices’ PP 36,254

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  • Amazing Daisies® Marshmallow Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Marshmallow'

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    $3440

  • Fragrant Sweet Box

    Sarcococca ruscifolia

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    $4029

  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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  • Gibraltar Bush Clover

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

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  • Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -

    Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDMIDNI'

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  • Blue Stocking Bee Balm

    Monarda 'Blaustrumpf'

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    $3045
  • Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Red Elf'

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    $3453

  • Scentlandia® Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC'

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  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

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    $12931

  • Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry'

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  • Camelot® Lenten Rose - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × ballardiae 'Coseh 940' PP 23,772

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    $5028

Butterfly and Pollinator Plants

Butterfly and Pollinator Plants: Create a Thriving Wildlife Haven

Support local ecosystems and fill your garden with color, life, and movement with Butterfly and Pollinator Plants from Nature Hills Nursery! These vibrant selections are specially chosen to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects, helping to sustain vital pollinator populations while beautifying your outdoor spaces.

Planting for pollinators adds visual appeal and ensures that your landscape is a healthy, lively environment that supports biodiversity and contributes to the health of your local ecosystem.

Key Benefits of Butterfly and Pollinator Plants

  • Attracts Pollinators – Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more
  • Boosts Biodiversity – Supports essential wildlife in your garden
  • Offers Seasonal Color – Bright flowers and foliage from spring through fall
  • Low Maintenance Options – Many native plants thrive with minimal care
  • Suitable for All Garden Sizes – Containers, beds, borders, and meadows
  • Promotes Healthy Vegetable and Fruit Yields by encouraging natural pollination

Pollinator-friendly gardens are as beautiful as they are beneficial! Check out the top pollinator plants that support your favorite pollinators here.

Popular Butterfly and Pollinator Plants at Nature Hills

  • Milkweed (Asclepias) – Essential for Monarch butterflies
  • Coneflower (Echinacea) – Vibrant blooms loved by bees and butterflies
  • Bee Balm (Monarda) – Bright flowers with irresistible nectar
  • Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) – Long-blooming flower spikes that draw pollinators from miles around
  • Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) – Bold yellow daisies that offer a feast for bees
  • Lavender, Salvia, Liatris, and Coreopsis – Fragrant, colorful options perfect for pollinator gardens

Each plant provides nectar, shelter, or a breeding ground for beneficial insects.

Landscaping with Pollinator Plants

Create a thriving, buzzing garden paradise by using these plants strategically:

  • Mix into perennial beds for added movement and seasonal interest
  • Plant a dedicated butterfly or pollinator garden
  • Use in meadows, cottage gardens, or wildflower plantings
  • Line pathways, patios, and garden edges for close-up viewing
  • Cluster multiple plants together, because pollinators prefer large groups of the same species

You’ll enjoy the show while providing a critical food source for native species. Find tips on how to attract pollinators to your garden here!

How to Grow & Care for Butterfly and Pollinator Plants

Supporting pollinators is easy with a few key practices:

  • Plant in full sun whenever possible; most pollinator favorites love the light
  • Choose well-drained soil and enrich it with organic matter if needed
  • Water regularly during establishment, then as needed (many natives are drought-tolerant)
  • Avoid pesticides and chemicals that can harm pollinators
  • Use arborist mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
  • Use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
  • Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming (learn more about deadheading)

Plant diversity is key; offer a variety of shapes, sizes, and bloom times to support pollinators year-round.

Grow a Buzzing, Blooming Garden Today

Bring your landscape to life and support essential wildlife by planting Butterfly and Pollinator Plants from Nature Hills Nursery. You'll enjoy a garden filled with vibrant flowers, dancing butterflies, and the joyful hum of bees all season long.

FAQ's for Buying Butterfly and Pollinator Plants Online

What Are the Best Plants to Attract Butterflies and Pollinators?
Fill your garden with the beauty of movement and life by planting Butterfly and Pollinator favorites like Milkweed, Coneflower, Bee Balm, Butterfly Bush, and Black-Eyed Susan. These vibrant plants offer irresistible nectar, colorful blooms, and plenty of pollen for essential pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Nature Hills Nursery offers a buzzing selection perfect for creating a living, breathing wildlife haven right in your backyard!

How Do Butterfly and Pollinator Plants Benefit My Garden?
Butterfly and Pollinator Plants do more than dazzle with color—they supercharge your garden’s health! These natural beauties encourage biodiversity, boost your fruit and vegetable yields through natural pollination, and create an environment that supports beneficial insects. Adding plants like Lavender, Salvia, and Liatris ensures that your landscape hums with life, year after year. It's a win for you and Ma Nature alike!

Can I Grow Pollinator Plants in Small Spaces or Containers?
Absolutely! Butterfly and Pollinator Plants aren’t just for sprawling meadows. Many varieties, including compact Coneflowers and petite Lavenders, thrive in containers, raised beds, and even on sunny patios. Whether you have a cozy porch or a big backyard, you can roll out the red carpet for pollinators and enjoy a colorful show from spring through fall.

Are Butterfly and Pollinator Plants Low Maintenance?
You bet! Many pollinator plants are native superstars that thrive with minimal fuss once established. They often need little more than sunshine, well-drained soil, and occasional watering. Hardy favorites like Black-Eyed Susan and Bee Balm practically dance through the seasons with little help, proving that a garden full of blooms and buzz can also be easy on your time and budget.

How Do I Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden?
Creating a pollinator paradise is as easy as planting in full sun, choosing a mix of bloom times, and steering clear of chemicals. Group plants like Butterfly Bush and Milkweed together for a bigger impact—pollinators love a buffet! Add layers with groundcovers, shrubs, and tall bloomers to offer shelter and food sources all season long. Before you know it, your yard will be buzzing, fluttering, and bursting with color!
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