butterfly annuals Archives - Vinland Valley Nursery

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ageratum, floss flower

Ageratum houstonianum

‘Timeless’ mix has fuzzy flower clusters in shades of blue, red, pink and white all … Continued

amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

Purple-tinged foliage and eggplant plurple flower spikes make a striking back of border show. A … Continued

angelonia

Angelonia angustifolia

A long blooming annual with outstanding branching habit and strong stems that also make great … Continued

angelonia Archangel™ Cherry Red

Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ Cherry Red

The most notable color breakthrough in angelonia – the first red in the class! It … Continued

snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus

These heirloom garden flowers flourish in cool spring growing conditions and can be kept going … Continued

Dutchman’s pipe

Aristolochia fimbriata

Small rounded leaves are highlighted with striking silver veining and covered all summer with 1″ … Continued

‘Silky Gold & Red’ tropical milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

‘Silky Deep Red’ blooms scarlet red and yellow two-tone. ‘Silky Gold’ sports yellow blooms. Both … Continued

pot marigold, calendula

Calendula officinalis

Each petal is a soft peach edged in dark russet for a two-toned look. Also … Continued

popcorn plant

Cassia didymobotrya

Run your hands through the foliage of this plant and release the smell of fresh … Continued

Partridge Pea

Chamencrista fasciulate

Native annual with pinnately-compound leaves with small leaflets that fold together when touched. Showy yellow … Continued

rocky mountain bee plant

Cleome serrulata

This colorful long-blooming native annual has large showy flowers in shades of pink and rose … Continued

chocolate cosmos

Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Choca Mocha'

Interesting compact cosmos with rich chocolate colored (and scented!) blooms atop fern-like foliage.

browsing: butterfly annuals

Flowering annuals bring color to summer gardens with their blooms, but many also bring in colorful butterflies and other pollinators. The following annuals are especially good for providing pollen and nectar to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to your garden.