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.

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.

Spiderwort, Prairie, scientifically known as Tradescantia occidentalis, a native perennial that will grace your garden with its charming and unique flowers. Also With its slender, arching stems and clusters of three-petaled, violet-blue flowers. This spiderwort variety exudes a sense of elegance and grace. So Growing up to 1 to 3 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Spiderwort, Prairie, is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds 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 Spiderwort, Prairie, and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the delicate beauty of these violet-blue blooms and the wildlife it attracts.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Tradescantia Occidentalis
• Height: 12-24"
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Blue
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Prairie, Meadow, Ditches and Roadsides

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Spiderwort, Paririe (tradescantia occidentalis) 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 Spiderwort, Paririe (tradescantia occidentalis), 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!

Blue Flax (Linum lewisii) $13.99 | 4-inch pot

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

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-August) • Colors: Sky blue • Flower Size: 1-inch delicate flowers

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to rocky • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Morning nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Pollen source • Native Pollinators: Early season food

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: No supplemental water once established • Fall: Leave some seedheads • Winter: Very cold hardy

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Penstemons

• Prairie Coneflower

• Native Grasses

• Blanket Flower

✨ Unique Characteristics: • New flowers daily • Drought tolerant • Self-seeding • Long blooming season • Easy care

💚 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. Excellent for meadow gardens and dry slopes.

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!

Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) $9.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Mid-Summer (June-July) • Colors: Deep blue-purple tubular flowers • Flower Size: 1-inch long tubular blooms in clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates rocky soil • Spacing: 15-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Major attractor • Native Bees: Essential food source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinators

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Minimal watering once established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Leave basal foliage for protection

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Blanket Flower

• Blue Flax

• Prairie Coneflower

• Native Grasses

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Drought tolerant • Long blooming period • Evergreen basal foliage • Excellent cut flower • Deer 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 fall. Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and pollinator gardens. Needs excellent drainage for winter survival.

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 3-4 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid to Late Summer (July-September) • Colors: Deep rose-pink • Flower Size: 2-3 inch rounded clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Medium to wet • Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive • Spacing: 24-30 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Host plant • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Multiple species • Hummingbirds: Nectar plant

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Keep soil consistently moist • Fall: Leave some seedheads • Winter: Cut back or leave for interest

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Joe Pye Weed

• Cardinal Flower

• Blue Vervain

• Native Sedges

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Well-behaved clumping habit • Vanilla-scented flowers • Rain garden plant • Deer resistant • Monarch magnet

💚 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. Perfect for rain gardens and moist areas.