Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) | $15.99 | 1 gallon

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to eastern & central North America • USDA Growing Zones: 2-8 • Height: 5-8 feet (dwarf forms 3-4 feet) • Spread: 4-6 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to early summer • Colors: White to pale pink, followed by reddish seed capsules • Flower Type: Rounded, flat-topped spirea-like clusters with prominent stamens • Bloom Period: May-June

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade — best color and least mildew in full sun • Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established, also takes wet feet • Soil: Average, well-drained; tolerates clay and periodic wet; may show chlorosis in high-pH soil • Spacing: 4-6 feet apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Fruit and dense twiggy cover attract and shelter songbirds • Native Bees: Special value to native and honey bees; good early-summer pollen • Butterflies: Useful adult nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Flat flower clusters feed syrphid flies, small wasps & beetles

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Rejuvenate overgrown plants by cutting near the ground; treat chlorosis with chelated iron • Summer: Prune right after bloom (flowers on old wood); thin for airflow • Fall: Leave seed capsules for winter interest and birds; water in before freeze • Winter: Very hardy; exfoliating bark is the winter feature

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Chokecherry
• Golden Currant
• Wax Currant
• Serviceberry

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Exfoliating bark peels to reddish-brown for winter interest • Nearly maintenance-free on hard sites • Excellent hedge, screen & erosion control • Tolerates drought, clay and wet soil • Early-summer pollinator flowers

Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) $9.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 6-12 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Early Fall (July-September) • Colors: Pink to lavender nodding flowers • Flower Size: 1-2 inch umbels

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates rocky soil • Spacing: 6-8 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Butterflies: Attracts various species • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinators • Natural Pest Deterrent: Deer and rabbit resistant

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove any winter damage • Summer: Allow soil to dry between watering • Fall: Leave flowers for seed formation • Winter: Tolerates cold well, minimal care needed

🤝 Companion Planting: • Prairie Coneflower • Little Bluestem • Blanket Flower • Penstemons

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible bulbs and flowers • Drought tolerant • Long-lasting blooms • Natural pest deterrent

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Works well in rock gardens, prairie gardens, and naturalized areas. Excellent for xeriscaping.

Obedient 'White,' scientifically known as Physostegia virginiana 'White,' a charming perennial that will add a touch of elegance and allure to your garden. With its upright spikes of pristine white flowers and lance-shaped leaves, this obedient plant exudes a sense of delicacy and beauty. Growing up to 2 to 4 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Obedient 'White' is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalistic landscapes, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Embrace the allure of Obedient 'White' and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the pristine beauty of these white blooms that will add a touch of sophistication and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Obedient 'White' (Physostegia 'Virginiana White')

• Botanical Name: (Physostegia  'Virginiana White')
• Height: 12-18 in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: White
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Non-Native Coloroado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Obedient 'White' (Physostegia 'Virginiana White') 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 Obedient 'White' (Physostegia 'Virginiana White'), 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!

Oregano 'Greek' (Origanum vulgare hirtum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: White to pale purple • Flower Size: Small clusters

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity • Hover Flies: Regular visitor

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Harvest regularly • Fall: Light trim if needed • Winter: Evergreen in mild areas

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Tomatoes

• Peppers

• Basil

• Other Mediterranean herbs

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Strong flavor • Drought tolerant • Evergreen in mild climates • Spreading habit • Traditional pizza 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 containers and herb gardens.

Pansy 'Chianti Mix,' scientifically known as Viola x wittrockiana 'Chianti Mix,' a captivating annual that will add a splash of rich colors to your garden. Also With its velvety petals in shades of deep purples, burgundies, and soft pinks, this pansy mix exudes a sense of elegance and charm. So Growing up to 6 to 10 inches tall, it forms a delightful carpet of blooms, creating a stunning visual display.

'Chianti Mix' Pansies are a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with their nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for cool-season bedding and container gardens, this versatile plant thrives in cooler temperatures and partial sun.

Embrace the allure of it and welcome pollinators to your garden while enjoying its captivating beauty.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Pansy Chianti mix
• Height: 6-8
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Color: pink
• Bloom Season: Spring/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Pansy 'Chianti Mix' (Pansy chianti mix) 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 Pansy 'Chianti Mix' , 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!

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