Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja integra) | $8.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to summer • Colors: Bright orange-red bracts • Flower Type: Tubular with showy bracts • Bloom Period: May-August

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary attractor • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant with host species • Summer: Keep soil from drying completely • Fall: Leave seedheads • Winter: Protect from winter wet

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Blue Grama Grass

• Penstemons

• Native Grasses

• Sulfur Buckwheat

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Semi-parasitic native • Colorado wildflower • Brilliant display • Host plant dependent • Traditional Native American plant

Andean Prairie Clover, scientifically known as Dalea cylindriceps, a delightful perennial native to the high elevations of the Andes. Also standing at a modest height of 12 to 18 inches, it boasts charming cylindrical flower heads adorned with delicate lavender blooms. But Notably drought-tolerant, this remarkable plant serves as a beacon for pollinators, effortlessly attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.

Perfectly suited for rock gardens and xeriscaping, the Andean Prairie Clover brings both beauty and biodiversity to your landscape. SO, Embrace its unique charm and make a positive impact on pollinators by incorporating this wonderful species into your garden.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Dalea cylindriceps
• Height: 12-36 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Orange-White
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-7
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Dune, sandy areas, dry prarires

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea Cylindriceps) 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 Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea Cylindriceps), 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!

Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea cylindriceps) $11.99 | 4-inch pot

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

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid to Late Summer (July-September) • Colors: Purple-pink cylindrical flowers • Flower Size: 1-2 inch dense flower spikes

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Primary attractor • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Host plant • Small Pollinators: Important food source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Minimal water once established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: No special care needed

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Little Bluestem

• Blanket Flower

• Prairie Coneflower

• Blue Grama Grass

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Nitrogen-fixing capabilities • Drought tolerant • Long blooming period • Excellent for prairie gardens • Deep taproot system

💚 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 prairie gardens and xeriscaping. Very drought tolerant once established.

Three-wing Sand Verbena (Tripterocalyx micranthus) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 4-8 inches • Spread: 12-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Pink to white • Flower Type: Small clusters • Bloom Period: May-August

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Sandy, well-draining • Spacing: 18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Moths: Night pollinator • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Ground cover habitat

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter damage • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Good drainage essential

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Blue Grama

• Prairie Zinnia

• Evening Primrose

• Native Penstemons

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Low-growing spreader • Sand dune adapted • Unique winged seeds • Night blooming • Xeric native

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for rock gardens, sandy soils, and xeric landscapes. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed.

Primrose, Riparian (Oenothera elata) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 3-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to fall • Colors: Bright yellow • Flower Type: Large cup-shaped • Bloom Period: June-September

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Adaptable, tolerates clay • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Moths: Primary pollinator • Sphinx Moths: Special relationship • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Bees: Morning visitors

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Support tall stems • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Remove dead stalks

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Joe Pye Weed

• Native Grasses

• Cardinal Flower

• Blue Vervain

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Evening blooming • Tall dramatic plant • Moth attractor • Stream bank stabilizer • Night garden feature

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for evening gardens, riparian areas, and pollinator habitats. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed.

Adonis Blazingstar (Mentzela multiflora) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Southwest U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to fall • Colors: Bright yellow • Flower Type: Star-shaped blooms • Bloom Period: June-September

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Sandy, well-draining • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Evening pollinator • Moths: Night pollinator • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Pollinators: Special relationship

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter debris • Summer: No deadheading needed • Fall: Leave seedheads • Winter: Good drainage essential

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Evening Primrose

• Penstemons

• Native Grasses

• Yucca

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Evening blooming • Xeric native • Glowing flowers • Desert adapted • Wildlife value

Penstemon, Blue Mist (Penstemon virens) | $14.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Colorado • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 6-12 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to early summer • Colors: Blue-purple • Flower Type: Tubular clusters • Bloom Period: May-July

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Primary pollinator • Hummingbirds: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Mining Bees: Special relationship

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: No deadheading needed • Fall: Leave seedheads • Winter: Good drainage essential

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Prairie Smoke

• Sulphur Buckwheat

• Native Sedums

• Blue Grama

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Colorado native • Rock garden suitable • Long-lived perennial • Compact growth • Early bloomer

Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) $15.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 2-7 • Height: 6-15 feet • Spread: 4-12 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early Spring (April-May) • Colors: White flowers, purple-black berries • Flower Size: Clusters of 5-petaled flowers

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established • Soil: Adaptable, well-draining • Spacing: 4-6 feet apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Early season nectar • Butterflies: Host plant • Birds: Important berry source • Wildlife: Multiple species support

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Light pruning if needed • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave berries for birds • Winter: No special care needed

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Chokecherry

• Golden Currant

• Native Roses

• Mountain Mahogany

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible berries • Spring flowers • Fall color • Four-season interest • Wildlife value

💚 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 hedges, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes.

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.