Butterfly Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias tuberosa, a native perennial that will charm your garden with its bright orange flowers and support a variety of butterflies. Also With its clusters of showy, vibrant orange blooms and slender, lance-shaped leaves.

This milkweed exudes a sense of beauty and grace. So Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of flowers, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Butterfly Milkweed is a vital host plant for monarch butterflies. Its also attracting them with its nectar-rich flowers, providing a habitat for their caterpillars. Additionally, it also attracts other pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Ideal for pollinator gardens, native plant landscapes, and sunny borders, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Butterfly Milkweed and create a butterfly-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vibrant beauty of these orange blooms and supporting the well-being of butterflies in your garden ecosystem.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Aslepias tubersoa
• Height: 12-24" in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Orange
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Colorado native plant
• Native Habitat: Prarie, open meadows, roadsides and ditches

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Milkweed, Butterfly (Aslepias tubersoa) 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, Butterfly (Aslepias tubersoa), 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!

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
\$7.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts:
• Colorado Native: No, but well-adapted
• USDA Growing Zones: 3-9
• Height: 24-36 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details:
• Season: Summer to Fall (July-September)
• Colors: Golden yellow petals with dark brown center
• Flower Size: 2-3 inches across

☀️ Growing Requirements:
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining, tolerates various soil types
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits:
• Bees: Excellent nectar and pollen source for native bees
• Butterflies: Attracts various species including Monarchs
• Birds: Seeds provide food for goldfinches in fall
• Beneficial Insects: Attracts ladybugs and predatory wasps

🌱 Plant Care:
• Spring: Remove dead foliage, divide if needed
• Summer: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• Fall: Leave some seedheads for winter bird feeding
• Winter: Cut back to 4 inches above ground or leave for winter interest

🤝 Companion Planting:
• Perfect paired with:
  - Purple Coneflower
  - Native Grasses
  - Blazing Star
  - Butterfly Weed

✨ Unique Characteristics:
• Self-seeding perennial
• Excellent cut flower
• Deer resistant
• Long blooming period
• Disease resistant

💚 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 early summer. Space adequately to allow for good air circulation. While Black-Eyed Susans can tolerate some crowding, proper spacing will promote better blooming and disease resistance.

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.

Yarrow Wild, scientifically known as Achillea filipendulina, a captivating perennial that will grace your garden with its delicate beauty and feathery foliage. Also With its clusters of small, yellow flowers and fern-like leaves. This yarrow variety exudes a sense of grace and charm. So Growing up to 2 to 4 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Yarrow Wild is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, prairie landscapes, and sunny borders, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Yarrow Wild and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the delicate beauty of these lovely yellow blooms and the wildlife it attracts.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Achillea filipendulina
• Height:  36-60 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Golden
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: All

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Yarrow Wild (Achillea filipendulina) 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 Yarrow Wild (Achillea filipendulina), to support them.

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

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.

Flax Blue, scientifically known as Linum lewisii, a native perennial that will bring a burst of delicate blue beauty to your garden. Also With its slender, upright stems and star-like, sky-blue flowers, this flax variety exudes a sense of grace and charm. So Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Flax Blue is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, native plant landscapes, and sunny borders, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Flax Blue and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the delicate beauty of these blue blooms and supporting local wildlife.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Linum lewisii
• Height: 24-36
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Blue
• Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: All
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Praries, open plains, ditches, roadsides

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Flax Blue (Linum lewisii) 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 Flax Blue (Linum lewisii), 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!

Coreopsis, scientifically known as Coreopsis lanceolata, a delightful perennial that will brighten your garden with its sunny and cheerful yellow blooms. With its lance-shaped leaves and vibrant daisy-like flowers, this coreopsis exudes a sense of joy and beauty. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

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

Embrace the allure of Coreopsis - Lanceolata and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the bright beauty of these yellow blooms that will add a touch of sunshine and happiness to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis lanceolata
• Height: 12-16 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Yellow
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements:Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Colorado Native Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Coreopsis - Lancolata (Coreopsis lanceolata) 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 Coreopsis - Lancolata (Coreopsis lanceolata), 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!

Discover the Beauty of Yarrow 'White Wildflower' (Achillea millefolium)

Welcome to Finding Nectar, your go-to destination for all things botanical! Today, we are delighted to introduce you to the stunning Yarrow 'White Wildflower' (Achillea millefolium). And a perennial wonder that will captivate any garden enthusiast. With its charming appearance and impressive features. And this delicate flower is sure to become a favorite in your outdoor space.

Botanical Elegance: Yarrow 'White Wildflower' (Achillea millefolium).

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow 'White Wildflower,' boasts a captivating botanical name.  That adds an air of sophistication to any garden. Standing tall at 18-24 inches, this perennial beauty will add an element of vertical elegance to your landscape, enhancing its overall visual appeal.

A Flourishing Perennial 

Yarrow 'White Wildflower' is a perennial marvel that comes to life year after year, gracing your garden with its timeless beauty. Its life cycle ensures that you can enjoy its pristine white blooms during the enchanting season of summer, turning your outdoor space into a picturesque wonderland.

The Allure of White Blooms 

The color white symbolizes purity and innocence, and Yarrow 'White Wildflower' lives up to this symbolism with its immaculate white blooms. Also these dainty flowers provide a serene and calming atmosphere. So making them perfect for creating tranquil garden spaces where you can unwind after a long day.

Thrives in the Sun 

So Yarrow 'White Wildflower' thrives under the warm embrace of full sun, basking in its rays to showcase its full potential. Because placing this beauty in a sunny spot in your garden will ensure it flourishes, rewarding you with abundant and dazzling blooms.

Hardiness and Versatility 

With a hardiness range from Zones 4 to 9, Yarrow 'White Wildflower' adapts to various climates. Also making it a versatile choice for gardeners across regions. Whether you're in a cooler or warmer zone. This resilient plant will thrive and bring you joy throughout the blooming season.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Yarrow 'White Wildflower' is an enchanting addition to any garden. So Its delicate appearance, perennial nature, and ability to thrive in different climates make it a must-have for garden enthusiasts. At Finding Nectar.

Although, We take pride in offering you this botanical treasure to elevate your gardening experience and create a serene sanctuary in your own backyard. So, why wait? Embrace the allure of Yarrow 'White Wildflower' and elevate your garden's beauty today!

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium
• Height: 18-24 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: White
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Primrose Showy Evening, scientifically known as Oenothera speciosa, a charming perennial that will illuminate your garden with its delicate pink or white flowers that open in the evening. With its showy blooms and lance-shaped leaves, this primrose exudes a sense of grace and beauty. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of flowers, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Primrose Showy Evening is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and moths with its nectar-rich flowers that open in the evening, providing a delightful sight and fragrance. Ideal for wildflower gardens, meadows, and sunny borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Primrose Showy Evening and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while enjoying the enchanting beauty of these evening-blooming flowers that will add a touch of elegance and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Oenothera speciosa
• Height: 10-24
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5-10
• Colorado Native Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Primrose Showy Evening (Oenothera speciosa) 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 Primrose Showy Evening (Oenothera speciosa), 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!

Blanket Flower, scientifically known as Gaillardia aristata, a stunning perennial that will blanket your garden with its cheerful and colorful blooms. With its daisy-like flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow, this gaillardia exudes a sense of energy and joy. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of flowers, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Blanket Flower is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, meadows, and sunny borders, this hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Blanket Flower and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vibrant beauty of these cheerful blooms that will add a touch of brightness and happiness to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata)

• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Height: 18-30" in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Red w/yellow tips
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata) 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 Blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata), 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!

Penstemon Rocky Mountain, scientifically known as Penstemon strictus, a captivating perennial that will bring a splash of color and beauty to your garden. With its tall spikes of tubular, deep blue-purple flowers and slender green leaves, this penstemon exudes a sense of elegance and allure. Growing up to 2 to 3 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Penstemon Rocky Mountain is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, rock gardens, and sunny borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Penstemon Rocky Mountain and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vibrant beauty of these deep blue-purple blooms that will add a touch of sophistication and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: 

• Botanical Name: Penstemon strictus
• Height:12-36" in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Blue/Lavender
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-6
• Native Colorado plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Penstemon rocky mountain (Penstremon Strictus) 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 Penstemon rocky mountain (Penstremon Strictus), 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!

Milkweed Swamp, scientifically known as Asclepias incarnata, a native perennial that will enchant your garden with its stunning pink and white flowers and play a vital role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators. With its attractive clusters of nectar-rich blooms and slender stems, this milkweed exudes a sense of grace and beauty.

Growing up to 3 to 4 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of flowers, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Milkweed Swamp is a vital plant for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for monarch butterfly larvae. Ideal for rain gardens, wetlands, and native plant landscapes, this low-maintenance plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun.

Embrace the allure of Milkweed Swamp and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the important role it plays in supporting monarch butterflies and other wildlife in your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Milkweed Swamp(Asclepias incarnata)

• Botanical Name: Asclepias incarnata
• Height: 4-5 (48-60") inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: White/pink
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: All
• Colorado native plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Milkweed Swamp(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 Swamp(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!

Indian Grass, scientifically known as Sorghastrum nutans, a native perennial grass that will add a touch of elegance and beauty to your landscape. Also With its tall, slender stems and feathery flower heads, this grass exudes a sense of grace and movement. So Growing up to 3 to 6 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of golden-brown flower spikes, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Indian Grass is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, it provides seeds for birds and serves as a valuable habitat for various wildlife. Ideal for prairie gardens, native plant landscapes, and naturalistic settings, this hardy grass thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Indian Grass and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the beauty of this native grass and its importance in supporting biodiversity in your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: (Sorghastrum nutans)
• Height: 36-60"
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Blue green leaves/copper plumes
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Colorado Native Grass
• Native Habitat: Open Fields, Ditches and water ways

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) 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 Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans), 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)

Common Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias syriaca, a native perennial that plays a vital role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Also with its tall, sturdy stems and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers, this milkweed variety exudes a sense of resilience and beauty. So, growing up to 3 to 6 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Common Milkweed is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, making it essential for their survival. Ideal for butterfly gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas, this hardy plant thrives in various soil types and full sun.

Embrace the importance of Common Milkweed and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while supporting the monarch butterfly population and celebrating the beauty of these beneficial blooms.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca
• Height: 3-5 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: All
• Colorado native plant
• Native Habitat: Fields, Meadows, Praries and Roadsides

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) 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 Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), 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!