Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-3 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early to mid-summer (June-July) • Colors: Deep purple spikes with gold anthers • Flower Type: Dense, upright spikes • Bloom Length: 4-6 weeks

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low, very drought tolerant • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils • Spacing: 24-30 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Butterflies: Host plant for several species • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diverse pollinators • Birds: Seeds provide winter food

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: No deadheading needed • Fall: Leave seedheads for wildlife • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Little Bluestem

• Butterfly Weed

• Prairie Coneflower

• Black-Eyed Susan

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Deep tap root aids prairie restoration • Nitrogen-fixing capabilities • Silvery-gray foliage • Extremely drought tolerant • Native prairie plant

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent choice for xeriscaping and prairie gardens.

Lemon Grass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon flexuosus, a delightful herb that will add a burst of lemony fragrance and flavor to your garden. Also With its tall, slender stalks and feathery leaves.

This herb exudes a sense of freshness and zest. So Growing up to 3 to 6 feet tall, it forms a lovely clump of foliage, perfect for harvesting fresh lemon grass for culinary uses, herbal teas, and essential oil extraction.

Lemon Grass is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its small, inconspicuous flowers. Ideal for herb gardens, containers, and sunny locations, this versatile herb thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the goodness of Lemon Grass and elevate your culinary experience with the flavorful rewards straight from your garden, while supporting the well-being of pollinators in your garden ecosystem.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
• Height: 3-5 ft.
• Life Cycle: Herb - Perennial
• Color: Green
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 9
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. Its also using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!

Lesser Rushy Milkvetch (Astragalus convallarius) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to early summer • Colors: White to cream • Flower Type: Pea-like clusters • Bloom Period: May-July

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Important legume specialist • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Hosts specialist species • Native Pollinators: Support diversity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead growth • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave seedpods • Winter: Good drainage essential

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Blue Grama

• Prairie Junegrass

• Penstemons

• Native Wildflowers

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Nitrogen fixing • Extremely drought tolerant • Native legume • Wildlife value • Low maintenance

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 1-2 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Blue-green to copper-red • Flower Type: Feathery seedheads • Bloom Period: August-October

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Winter food and shelter • Native Bees: Nesting material • Butterflies: Larval host • Beneficial Insects: Year-round habitat

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 4-6 inches • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave for winter interest • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Prairie Coneflower

• Butterfly Milkweed

• Blazing Star

• Prairie Dropseed

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Four-season interest • Beautiful fall color • Native prairie grass • Erosion control • Winter structure

May Night Salvia (Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night') $12.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native hybrid • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-July) • Colors: Deep purple-blue • Flower Size: 6-8 inch spikes

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major attractor • Hummingbirds: Favorite nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Trim after first bloom for rebloom • Fall: Light cleanup • Winter: Leave basal foliage

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Coreopsis

• Shasta Daisy

• Catmint

• Yarrow

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming period • Deer resistant • Drought tolerant • Aromatic foliage • Perennial of the Year winner

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for borders and mass plantings.

Milkweed - Carmine, scientifically known as Asclepias incarnata, a remarkable perennial that will enchant your garden with its striking pink blooms. Also With its upright stems and lush green foliage, this milkweed variety adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. So Growing up to 3 to 5 feet tall, it forms attractive clusters of flowers, creating a stunning visual display.

Milkweed - Carmine is a vital host plant for monarch butterflies, providing essential habitat for their lifecycle. Moreover, it attracts bees and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for butterfly gardens and naturalized areas, this native plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil.

Embrace the beauty of Milkweed - Carmine and play a role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators while enjoying its graceful presence in your garden.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias incarnata
• Height:  Up to 40 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Wetlands, Riparian zones, stream banks, ditches

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Milkweed - Carmine (Asclepias incarnata) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Milkweed - Carmine (Asclepias incarnata), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. By using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 3-4 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid to Late Summer (July-September) • Colors: Deep rose-pink • Flower Size: 2-3 inch rounded clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Medium to wet • Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive • Spacing: 24-30 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Host plant • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Multiple species • Hummingbirds: Nectar plant

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Keep soil consistently moist • Fall: Leave some seedheads • Winter: Cut back or leave for interest

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Joe Pye Weed

• Cardinal Flower

• Blue Vervain

• Native Sedges

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Well-behaved clumping habit • Vanilla-scented flowers • Rain garden plant • Deer resistant • Monarch magnet

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Perfect for rain gardens and moist areas.