Aster - Prairie (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) $9.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: Lavender-pink • Flower Size: 2-3 inch whorled heads

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major attractor • Hummingbirds: Favorite nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Host plant

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Deadhead for rebloom • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Cut back or leave standing

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Purple Coneflower

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Native Grasses

• Butterfly Weed

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Aromatic foliage • Spreads slowly by rhizomes • Drought tolerant • Deer resistant • Traditional medicinal 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. Provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.

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.

Poppy California 'Mikado,' scientifically known as Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado,' a delightful annual that will add a touch of exotic charm and beauty to your garden. With its unique and intricate orange-red petals and delicate, fern-like foliage, this poppy exudes a sense of fascination and allure. Growing up to 1 to 2 feet tall, it forms a lovely display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Poppy California 'Mikado' is a haven for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, meadows, and sunny borders, this low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Poppy California 'Mikado' and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the unique beauty of these orange-red blooms that will add a touch of exotic flair and fascination to your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Poppy California 'Mikado' (Eschscholzia california 'Mikado')

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia california 'Mikado'
• Height: 12-18" in
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Color: Orange
• Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 8-10
• Non-Native Colorado Plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Poppy California 'Mikado' (Eschscholzia california 'Mikado') 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 Poppy California 'Mikado' (Eschscholzia california 'Mikado')), 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!

Wallflower Siberian (Cheiranthus allionii) $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-7 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Spring to Early Summer (April-June) • Colors: Bright orange • Flower Size: Clusters of 4-petaled flowers

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Early Bees: Important spring food • Butterflies: Early nectar source • Small Pollinators: Easy access • Beneficial Insects: Early season support

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter damage • Summer: Trim after flowering • Fall: Light cleanup • Winter: Leave some stems for protection

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Forget-Me-Nots

• Spring Bulbs

• Creeping Phlox

• Sweet Alyssum

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Early spring bloomer • Sweet fragrance • Short-lived perennial • Drought tolerant • Rock garden favorite

💚 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. Great for rock gardens and edges.

Wallflower English (Cheiranthus cheiri) $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 6-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Spring to Early Summer (April-June) • Colors: Mix of yellow, orange, red • Flower Size: Fragrant clusters

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, alkaline • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Early Bees: Spring nectar • Butterflies: Early food source • Moths: Evening fragrance • Beneficial Insects: Early season support

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead growth • Summer: Trim after flowering • Fall: Light cleanup • Winter: Protect in cold zones

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Spring Bulbs

• Pansies

• Primrose

• Sweet William

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Strong sweet fragrance • Old-world charm • Biennial or short-lived perennial • Spring blooming • 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 spring or fall. Perfect for fragrant gardens and containers.