Borage (Borago officinalis) $5.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (June-October) • Colors: Bright blue • Flower Size: 3/4-inch star-shaped flowers

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, average • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Honeybees: Favorite nectar source • Native Bees: Major attractor • Bumblebees: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Season-long support

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Direct sow or transplant • Summer: Allow self-seeding • Fall: Continues until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Tomatoes

• Strawberries

• Calendula

• Herbs

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible flowers • Cucumber-flavored leaves • Self-seeding • Continuous bloomer • Herb garden favorite

💚 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 after frost. Great for herb gardens and vegetable gardens.

Broccoli 'Green Magic' (Brassica oleracea) $4.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Hybrid Broccoli • Days to Harvest: 60-65 days • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🥦 Head Details: • Size: 6-8 inch heads • Color: Dark green • Flavor: Sweet, tender • Use: Fresh, cooking

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Regular moisture • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 18 inches apart

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Early planting • Summer: Mulch well • Support: None needed • Disease Resistance: Good

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Onions

• Herbs

• Nasturtiums

• Marigolds

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Heat tolerant • Side shoot production • Uniform heads • Extended harvest • Disease resistant

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better production and plant health.

🌿 Growing Tips: • Regular feeding • Keep well watered • Watch for cabbage worms • Harvest before flowering

Burning Bush, scientifically known as Dictamnus fraxinella, a captivating perennial that will add a touch of magic and beauty to your garden. With its clusters of star-shaped flowers and citrus-like fragrance, this plant exudes a sense of allure and charm. Growing up to 2 to 3 feet tall, it forms lovely mounds of blooms, creating a stunning visual display.

The Burning Bush is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, this plant is known for its intriguing phenomenon called "self-ignition." Where its aromatic oils can produce a brief, harmless flame upon warm summer evenings, hence its name "Burning Bush." Ideal for sunny to partially shaded areas and well-drained soil, this unique species adds a touch of intrigue to any garden landscape.

Embrace the allure of Burning Bush and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while enjoying its captivating beauty and aromatic surprises.

Fun Facts: Burning Bush (Dictamnus fraxinilla)

• Botanical Name: Dictamnus fraxinilla
• Height: 24-36 in
• Life Cycle: Shrub
• Color: 
• Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Non-Native Colorado Shrub

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Burning Bush (Dictamnus fraxinilla) 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 Burning Bush (Dictamnus fraxinilla), 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!

Butterfly Bush "Butterfly Gold" (Buddleia butterfly gold) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 5-6 feet • Spread: 4-5 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Yellow-gold • Flower Size: 6-8 inch panicles

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 4-5 feet apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Major nectar source • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Native Bees: Nectar plant • Moths: Evening nectar source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 12 inches • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light pruning if needed • Winter: Mulch in cold zones

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Lantana

• Salvia

• Verbena

• Zinnia

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming period • Fast growing • Honey-scented flowers • Heat tolerant • Compact variety

💚 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 after frost. Provide good air circulation and well-draining soil.

Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight' (Buddleia davidii) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Deciduous Shrub • USDA Zones: 5-9 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 4-6 feet

🌺 Flower Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-September) • Color: Deep purple-black • Size: 8-12 inch panicles • Fragrance: Sweet honey scent

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 5-6 feet apart

🦋 Wildlife Benefits: • Butterflies: Major attractor • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Bees: Excellent nectar source • Moths: Evening nectar source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Hard prune to 12-18 inches • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light trim if needed • Winter: Mulch base in cold zones

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Darkest purple variety • Long bloom period • Fast growing • Heat tolerant • Butterfly magnet

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better establishment.

🌿 Planting Tips: • Plant in spring or fall • Good air circulation needed • Excellent focal point • Allow space to grow

Butterfly Bush 'Pink Delight' (Buddleia davidii) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Deciduous Shrub • USDA Zones: 5-9 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 4-6 feet

🌺 Flower Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-September) • Color: Clear pink • Size: 10-12 inch panicles • Fragrance: Sweet honey scent

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant when established • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 5-6 feet apart

🦋 Wildlife Benefits: • Butterflies: Major attractor • Hummingbirds: Frequent visitor • Bees: Rich nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Hard prune to 12-18 inches • Summer: Regular deadheading • Fall: Light pruning if needed • Winter: Mulch base

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Large flower panicles • Strong pink color • Fast growing • Drought tolerant • Long blooming

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better establishment.

🌿 Planting Tips: • Plant in spring or fall • Good drainage essential • Space for air flow • Butterfly garden focal point

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Bright orange • Flower Size: 2-5 inch flower clusters

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Essential host plant • Native Bees: Nectar source • Other Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Multiple species support

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Slow to emerge, be patient • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave stems for winter interest • Winter: Leave standing for wildlife

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Purple Coneflower

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Native Grasses

• Blazing Star

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Monarch butterfly host plant • Deep taproot • Drought tolerant • Long-lasting cut flower • Winter interest

💚 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 after soil has warmed. Don't disturb once established due to deep taproot.

Butternut Squash 'Waltham' (Cucurbita moschata) $5.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Winter Squash • Days to Harvest: 95-100 days • Height: Vining • Spread: 10-12 feet

🎃 Fruit Details: • Size: 8-12 inch fruits • Color: Tan • Flavor: Sweet, nutty • Use: Roasting, soups, baking

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Regular moisture • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 36 inches apart

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Guide vines • Support: Ground or trellis • Disease Resistance: Good

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Corn

• Beans

• Marigolds

• Nasturtiums

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long storage life • High yielding • Disease resistant • Sweet flesh • Reliable producer

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better production and plant health.

🌿 Growing Tips: • Need lots of space • Harvest before frost • Cure before storage • Rich soil needed

Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) $8.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 3-5 feet • Spread: 2-4 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) • Colors: Bright golden yellow • Flower Size: Large plume-like clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Adaptable to most soils • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Critical late-season food • Butterflies: Essential fall nectar • Beneficial Insects: Supports 115+ species • Birds: Winter seed source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Control spread if needed • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• New England Aster

• Little Bluestem

• Purple Coneflower

• Native Grasses

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Important fall pollinator plant • Spreads by rhizomes • Long-lived • Winter interest • Valuable wildlife plant

💚 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. Consider space for spreading. Excellent for meadow gardens and pollinator gardens.

Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) $7.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Fall (May-September) • Colors: Lavender-blue • Flower Size: Small clusters on spikes

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Honeybees: Favorite plant • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Season-long support

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

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Roses

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Coneflower

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming season • Aromatic foliage • Drought tolerant • Deer resistant • Cat-friendly herb

💚 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 rock gardens.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) $4.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Eurasian Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-September) • Colors: White with purple spots • Flower Size: Small clusters on spikes

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major attractor • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Attracts predatory wasps • Cats: Natural enrichment

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Trim to control spread • Fall: Second flush of growth • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Echinacea

• Roses

• Tomatoes

• Brassicas

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Aromatic foliage • Natural pest deterrent • Cat attractant • Drought tolerant • Easy to grow

💚 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. Consider containing if cats are present.