Aster - Prairie (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Fun Facts: Bee Balm - Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosa)

Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot which is from the mint family, is widespread and abundant to the native range. Its also  prefers full sunny area's with favoritism for some evening shade.  Its flowers are a huge attractor of all pollinators and equally can be used for medicinal purposes including fevers, coughs, and infections. 

• Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
• Height: 24"-48"
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Spring & Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Fields, edges, roadsides, hillsides

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Bee Balm - Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosa) 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 Bee Balm - Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosa), 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!

Fun Facts: Coreopsis - Plains (Coreopsis tinctoria)

• Botanical Name:  Coreopsis tinctoria
• Height: 24-48 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Red/Yellow
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: All
• Colorado Native Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Coreopsis - Plains 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, we value pollinators' role in sustaining ecosystems and food supply. Our plants, like the Coreopsis - Plains (Coreopsis tinctoria), are carefully chosen to support these vital creatures.

Nectar-rich and pollen-filled, they nourish bees, butterflies, and more. By using these pollinator-friendly plants, you contribute to preserving essential species and enjoy a thriving garden. Finding Nectar, is a plant nursery selling plants for the Front Range. As a result you can shop here without concern of the climate.

Help create a sustainable environment for plants and pollinators alike! Choose Finding Nectar for a greener future.

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.