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.

Andean Prairie Clover, scientifically known as Dalea cylindriceps, a delightful perennial native to the high elevations of the Andes. Also standing at a modest height of 12 to 18 inches, it boasts charming cylindrical flower heads adorned with delicate lavender blooms. But Notably drought-tolerant, this remarkable plant serves as a beacon for pollinators, effortlessly attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.

Perfectly suited for rock gardens and xeriscaping, the Andean Prairie Clover brings both beauty and biodiversity to your landscape. SO, Embrace its unique charm and make a positive impact on pollinators by incorporating this wonderful species into your garden.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Dalea cylindriceps
• Height: 12-36 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Orange-White
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-7
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Dune, sandy areas, dry prarires

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea Cylindriceps) 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 Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea Cylindriceps), 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!

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

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.

Celosia plumosa nana glitters scarlet

Celosia 'Scarlet,' scientifically known as Celosia plumosa nana glitters scarlet, a captivating annual that will infuse your garden with a burst of vibrant scarlet-red color and striking texture.

Also with its feathery, plume-like flowers and rich green foliage, this celosia variety exudes a sense of drama and beauty. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a stunning display of blooms, creating a visual spectacle that is hard to miss.

'Scarlet' Celosia is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for borders, cut flower gardens, and containers, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Celosia 'Scarlet' and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the radiant beauty and unique plume-like appearance of these scarlet blooms.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Celosia plumosa nana glitters scarlet
• Height: 6 inches
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Color: Scarlet
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-10

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Celosia 'Scarlet' (Celosia plumosa nana glitters scarlet) 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 Celosia 'Scarlet' (Celosia plumosa nana glitters scarlet), 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!

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) $12.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Native Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree • USDA Zones: 2-7 • Height: 20-30 feet • Spread: 15-20 feet

🌺 Flower Details: • Season: Spring (May) • Color: White flowers, dark purple fruits • Size: 3-6 inch flower clusters • Fragrance: Sweet almond scent

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Adaptable, well-draining • Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

🦋 Wildlife Benefits: • Birds: Important food source • Native Bees: Spring nectar • Butterflies: Host plant • Small mammals: Cover and food

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Light pruning if needed • Summer: Fruits develop • Fall: Beautiful red foliage • Winter: Hardy native

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Native species • Wildlife value • Fall color • Edible fruits (when processed) • Fast growing

💚 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 • Can sucker freely • Good for naturalized areas • Native bird garden essential

Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot

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

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer • Colors: White to pale pink • Flower Size: Small umbels

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, rich • Spacing: 6-8 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Wasps: Attracted to flowers • Hover Flies: Important pollinator • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Succession plant • Summer: Plant in shade • Fall: Best growing season • Winter: Plant in mild climates

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Dill

• Anise

• Tomatoes

• Peppers

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Two herbs in one (leaves & seeds) • Quick to bolt in heat • Self-seeding • Cool season herb • Strong taproot

💚 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: Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Colorado Four O'clock (Mirabilis multiflora) $9.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 36-48 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring through Fall (June-September) • Colors: Magenta-purple • Flower Size: 2-inch trumpet-shaped flowers

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky • Spacing: 36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Sphinx Moths: Evening pollinator • Hummingbirds: Daytime visitor • Native Bees: Morning nectar • Butterflies: Nectar source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: New growth from woody base • Summer: Minimal water once established • Fall: Leave tuberous roots undisturbed • Winter: Dies back to ground

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Penstemons

• Native Grasses

• Evening Primrose

• Desert Plants

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Late afternoon blooming • Sprawling habit • Long blooming season • Drought tolerant • Tuberous roots

💚 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. Give plenty of room to spread. Excellent for slopes and xeric gardens.