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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.

Celosia plumosa nana glitters pink

Celosia plumosa nana 'Glitters Pink,' scientifically known as Celosia plumosa nana 'Glitters Pink,' is a captivating annual that will add a touch of beauty to your garden. Also with its dazzling pink plume-like flowers and attractive foliage, this plant exudes a sense of grace and charm. Growing up to 6 to 12 inches tall, it forms a stunning visual display.

Celosia plumosa nana 'Glitters Pink' is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, its unique and eye-catching appearance makes it a popular choice for floral arrangements and cut flower gardens.

Ideal for borders, containers, and sunny areas, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Celosia plumosa 'Glitters Pink' and create a haven in your garden while celebrating the enchanting beauty of these pink plume-like flowers and the radiant charm it brings to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Celosia plumosa nana glitters pink
• Height: 6 inches
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Celosia ' Pink' (Celosia plumosa nana glitters pink) 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 ' Pink' (Celosia plumosa nana glitters pink), 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!

Celosia 'Flamingo Feather' scientifically known as Celosia argentea spicata, 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 argentea spicata
• 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!

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

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.

Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Own Backyard

Bring your yard to life with a curated collection of Colorado native plants grown from seed right here at Finding Nectar Nursery. Designed specifically for Front Range gardens, this kit makes it simple to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and over 1,000 native bee species that call Colorado home.

Whether you are replacing lawn, starting a new bed, or adding pollinator habitat, this kit gives you everything you need to get started with confidence.

What Is Included

18 total Colorado native plants

6 native species carefully selected for long bloom times and high pollinator value:
 - If you would like a plant swapped out we can easily do this, or if you want the high altitude, shade, or some other alternative, Please email Brad@findingnectar.com and we can work with your kit to get you a kit to fit.

3 of each species so you can plant in strong clusters that pollinators can easily locate

1 bonus native pollinator plant as a thank you from us

Wildflower seed packet to help fill in gaps and extend your bloom season

Step by step planting guide with tips for placement, watering, and long term success

All plants are grown from seed at Finding Nectar Nursery using living soil and never treated with systemic pesticides.

Why We Designed It This Way

Pollinators do not visit single scattered plants as effectively. They look for clusters.

By including three of each species, this kit helps you create visible blocks of color and nectar sources that native bees and butterflies can easily find and return to.

The plant selection is designed for:

• Long bloom windows
• High nectar and pollen production
• Drought tolerance once established
• Seasonal succession
• Front Range climate resilience

This is not a random mix. It is intentionally designed habitat.

Built for Colorado Conditions

Designed for the Front Range
Drought tolerant once established
Full sun friendly
Winter hardy
Low maintenance

Grown locally at
Finding Nectar Nursery
15550 Hwy 72
Arvada, CO

Open Wednesday through Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM

Limited Seasonal Availability

We grow everything from seed in small batches. Once these kits are gone, they are gone until the next grow cycle.

Preorder now to secure yours. Ready for Pick up at the END of APRIL. Please check your email for updates about your order

Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) $9.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes (State Flower!) • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Mid-Summer (May-July) • Colors: Blue and white bi-color blooms • Flower Size: 2-3 inches with distinctive spurred petals

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Partial shade to full sun (afternoon shade preferred) • Water: Moderate, well-draining soil • Soil: Rich, organic soil with good drainage • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary pollinator, attracted to nectar-rich spurs • Native Bees: Important early-season nectar source • Butterflies: Attracts various mountain species • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinator populations

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage, divide if needed • Summer: Keep soil consistently moist • Fall: Cut back after seed formation • Winter: Mulch lightly for protection

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Penstemon

• Native Grasses

• Yarrow

• Wild Geranium

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Colorado State Flower • Natural self-seeder • Deer resistant • Adapts well to mountain gardens • Long-lived when properly sited

💚 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 in part shade locations. Excellent for woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Prefers cooler conditions and protection from hot afternoon sun.

Columbine - Eastern, scientifically known as Aquilegia canadensis, a captivating perennial that will bring a touch of elegance and beauty to your garden.

Also with its unique red and yellow flowers resembling delicate hummingbirds, this columbine variety exudes a sense of grace and charm. Also growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms lovely clusters of blooms, creating a stunning visual display.

Eastern Columbine is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, and shaded areas, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and partial to full shade.

Embrace the allure of Columbine - Eastern and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the beauty of these enchanting blooms and the visitors they attract.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis
• Height: 24-36" inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Columbine-Eastern (Aquilegia canadensis) 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. So 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 Columbine-Eastern (Aquilegia canadensis), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. Its aldo 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!

Columbine - Nora Barlow Pink, scientifically known as Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow,' a delightful perennial that will bring a touch of vintage charm and grace to your garden. With its unique, fully double, and fringed pink flowers, this columbine exudes a sense of elegance and beauty. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Columbine - Nora Barlow Pink is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for cottage gardens, woodland areas, and shaded borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade.

Embrace the allure of Columbine - Nora Barlow Pink and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the beauty of these enchanting pink blooms that will add a touch of nostalgia and allure to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: 

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow
• Height: 24-36 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Columbine - Nora Barlow Pink (Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow) 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 Columbine - Nora Barlow Pink (Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow), 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!

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 3-5 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Mauve-pink • Flower Size: 2-4 inch spherical clusters

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

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

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: New shoots emerge late • Summer: Control spreading if needed • Fall: Leave pods for seed dispersal • Winter: Leave stalks for wildlife

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Native Grasses

• Purple Coneflower

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Bee Balm

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Fragrant flowers • Spreads by rhizomes • Essential monarch habitat • Traditional medicinal use • Strong vanilla scent

💚 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. Give space to spread. Consider containment in small gardens.

Coneflower - Eastern Purple, scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus,' a captivating perennial that will bring a burst of vibrant purple blooms to your garden. With its distinctive daisy-like flowers and prominent cone-shaped centers, this coneflower exudes a sense of beauty and allure. Growing up to 2 to 4 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of flowers, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Coneflower - Eastern Purple is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and sunny borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Coneflower - Eastern Purple and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vivid beauty of these purple blooms that will add a touch of brilliance and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
• Height: 24-36"in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Purple/Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Colorado native plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Coneflower - Eastern Purple (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus') 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 Coneflower - Eastern Purple (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'), 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!

Narrow-Leaved Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) $12.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Light pink to purple • Flower Size: 2-3 inch blooms

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Essential food source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Host plant • Birds: Winter seed source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Provides food for birds

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Little Bluestem

• Prairie Dropseed

• Butterfly Weed

• Native Sages

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Traditional medicinal plant • Drought tolerant • Long-lived perennial • Deep taproot • Native prairie species

💚 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. Don't disturb once established due to deep taproot.