Blanket Flower - Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Milkweed - Carmine, scientifically known as Asclepias incarnata, a remarkable perennial that will enchant your garden with its striking pink blooms. Also With its upright stems and lush green foliage, this milkweed variety adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. So Growing up to 3 to 5 feet tall, it forms attractive clusters of flowers, creating a stunning visual display.

Milkweed - Carmine is a vital host plant for monarch butterflies, providing essential habitat for their lifecycle. Moreover, it attracts bees and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for butterfly gardens and naturalized areas, this native plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil.

Embrace the beauty of Milkweed - Carmine and play a role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators while enjoying its graceful presence in your garden.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Asclepias incarnata
• Height:  Up to 40 inches
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Colorado Native Plant
• Native Habitat: Wetlands, Riparian zones, stream banks, ditches

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Milkweed - Carmine (Asclepias incarnata) 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 - Carmine (Asclepias incarnata), 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!

Yarrow Wild (Achillea filipendulina) | $5.99 | 4-inch pot

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

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early to Late Summer (June-September) • Colors: Golden Yellow • Flower Type: Flat-topped clusters • Bloom Size: 4-6 inch flower heads

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant • Soil: Well-draining, average • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Bees: Major nectar source • Butterflies: Abundant nectar • Beneficial Insects: Attracts parasitic wasps • Birds: Seed source for songbirds

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Deadhead for continued blooms • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Russian Sage

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Salvia

• Coneflower

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long-blooming • Drought resistant • Excellent cut flower • Strong vertical accent • 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. Space adequately to allow for mature size. Excellent for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and cutting gardens.

Spiderwort, Prairie (Tradescantia occidentalis) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Central U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Blue-purple • Flower Type: Three-petaled blooms • Bloom Period: May-August

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

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Early morning nectar • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Morning activity • Native Pollinators: Specialist species

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Cut back after blooming • Fall: Clean up yellowing foliage • Winter: Mulch crown

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Black-Eyed Susan

• Prairie Dropseed

• Butterfly Milkweed

• Little Bluestem

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Morning blooming • Native prairie plant • Drought tolerant • Long blooming season • Blue-green foliage

Hollyhock - The Watchman (Alcea rosea 'Watchman') $11.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Fall (July-September) • Colors: Deep maroon-black • Flower Size: 4-5 inch single blooms

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Hummingbirds: Occasional visitor • Beneficial Insects: Shelter and food

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

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Delphiniums

• Foxglove

• Russian Sage

• Tall Verbena

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Dramatic dark flowers • Vertical accent • Biennial or short-lived perennial • Self-seeding • Heritage variety

💚 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 back of borders and