Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium consolida ajacis) $10.00 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 36-48 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-July) • Colors: Mix of pink, blue, purple, white • Flower Size: 1-inch blooms on 12-inch spikes

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Bumblebees: Favorite nectar source • Native Bees: Pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Garden habitat

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Direct sow or transplant • Summer: Support may be needed • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Annual, remove spent plants

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Cosmos

• Love-in-a-Mist

• Bachelor Buttons

• Poppies

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Easy-to-grow annual • Self-seeding • Cut flower favorite • Quick to bloom • Cottage garden classic

💚 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 early spring. Excellent for cutting gardens.

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.

White Upland Aster (Oligoneuron album) $12.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) • Colors: Pure white with yellow centers • Flower Size: 1-inch flowers in clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Late season nectar • Butterflies: Fall migration fuel • Beneficial Insects: Pollen source • Birds: Winter seed source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Minimal care needed • Fall: Leave flowers for pollinators • Winter: Leave seedheads for birds

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Goldenrod

• Little Bluestem

• Purple Coneflower

• Native Grasses

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Late season bloomer • Clean white flowers • Drought tolerant • Long-lived perennial • Important fall pollinator plant

💚 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 meadow gardens and fall pollinator gardens.

Blanket Flower - Dwarf Goblin, scientifically known as Gaillardia grandiflora, a captivating perennial that will add a burst of color and cheer to your garden. With its vibrant red and yellow flowers and compact size, this variety of Blanket Flower exudes a sense of charm and playfulness. Growing up to 8 to 12 inches tall, it forms a delightful carpet of blooms, creating a stunning visual display.

Dwarf Goblin Blanket Flower is a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, this low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny and well-drained locations.

Embrace the beauty of Blanket Flower - Dwarf Goblin and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the joyful hues of nature's miniature masterpiece.

Fun Facts: 

• Botanical Name:Gaillardia grandiflora
• Height: 10-12" in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Yellow/Red
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Blanket Flower (Gaillardia grandiflora) 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 grandiflora), 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. So, Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Hyssop - Purple Giant, scientifically known as Agastache rugosa, a delightful perennial that will bring a burst of vibrant purple blooms and aromatic foliage to your garden. With its tall, erect stems and dense spikes of purple flowers, this hyssop exudes a sense of vibrancy and allure. Growing up to 2 to 4 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Hyssop - Purple Giant is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for pollinator gardens, herb gardens, and sunny borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Hyssop - Purple Giant and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the vibrant beauty of these purple blooms that will add a touch of color and charm to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Hyssop - Purple Giant (Agastache rugosa)

• Botanical Name: Agastache rugosa
• Height: 24-36 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Hyssop - Purple Giant (Agastache rugosa) 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 Hyssop - Purple Giant (Agastache rugosa), 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!

Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia, a classic perennial that will infuse your garden with its enchanting fragrance and delicate lavender-blue flowers. With its slender, silver-green foliage and soothing aroma, this lavender exudes a sense of tranquility and beauty. Growing up to 1 to 3 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Lavender is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, and containers, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Lavender and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while enjoying the delightful fragrance and beauty of these lavender-blue blooms that will add a touch of serenity and allure to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Height:12-36" in
• Life Cycle: Shrub
• Color: Lavendar
• Bloom Season: Summer/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 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 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 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), 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!

Bigelow's Tansyaster, scientifically known as Machaeranthera bigelovii, a charming perennial that will brighten up your landscape. With its vibrant purple flowers. Also this native beauty adds a splash of color to any garden. Standing at a height of 12 to 18 inches. So it forms delightful clusters of daisy-like blooms, creating a stunning display.

A haven for pollinators, it attracts bees and butterflies with its rich nectar source.

Thriving in well-drained soils, Bigelow's Tansyaster is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. So now, Embrace the natural beauty of this resilient species and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Machaeranthera bigelovii
• Height: 12-18
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Prarires, open plains

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Bigelow's Tansyaster (Machaeranthera bigelovii) 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.  Also, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Bigelow's Tansyaster (Machaeranthera bigelovii), 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 - Gloriosa is not a native to Colorado perennial and is in the Asteraceae or Aster Family, growing 12-36 inches tall, with velvety green leaves. Also this plant bloom a yellow flower with a deep red center which will bloom from March to November. Also this stunning bloom will attract birds and butterflies in the Colorado Region.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: (Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa)
• Height: 12-36"in
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Yellow/Red
• Bloom Season: All
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-7
• Non-Native Colorado Plant
• Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Black Eyed Susan -  Gloriosa (Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa) 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 Black Eyed Susan -  Gloriosa (Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa), 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!

Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 4-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Golden-bronze plumes • Flower Type: Airy panicles • Bloom Period: August-October

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Adaptable, clay tolerant • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Winter food and shelter • Native Bees: Nesting material • Butterflies: Larval host • Beneficial Insects: Year-round habitat

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 6 inches • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave for winter interest • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Little Bluestem

• Purple Coneflower

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Blazing Star

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Four-season interest • Erosion control • Prairie restoration • Copper fall color • Winter structure

Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris punctata) $7.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) • Colors: Bright purple • Flower Size: 6-12 inch flower spikes

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Major attractor • Native Bees: Important late-season nectar • Moths: Night pollinator • Beneficial Insects: Supports fall pollinators

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

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Butterfly Weed

• Prairie Coneflower

• Little Bluestem

• Sideoats Grama

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Deep taproot • Drought tolerant • Late season bloomer • Important butterfly plant • Native prairie species

💚 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 butterfly gardens. Very drought tolerant once established.

Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida) $8.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-August) • Colors: White flowers turning pink • Flower Size: 2-3 inch fragrant blooms

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Sandy, well-draining • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Moths: Primary pollinator • Hawk Moths: Evening visitor • Native Bees: Morning nectar • Beneficial Insects: Night activity

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Minimal watering needed • Fall: Allow seed formation • Winter: Dies back to ground

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Yucca

• Native Grasses

• Desert Four O'clock

• Penstemons

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Evening blooming • Sweet fragrance • Glowing white flowers • Drought tolerant • Native prairie plant

💚 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 evening gardens and prairie landscapes.