Plants & Products

Included in this listing are plants; annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that benefit butterflies, bees, and other pollinating species.

Our plant lists are based upon current inventories, items we have on order, or planned for production. Due to circumstances beyond our control, some of these items may not be available at all times. On the other hand, just because it is not on the list doesn't mean we do not have it. Our inventory and opportunities change throughout the year. Please call ahead to be sure we have what you are looking for.

Plants for Pollinators

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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Geranium 'Rozanne'	Rozanne Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Violet Blue	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- This cranesbill produces a free flowering bush of large saucer-shaped violet-blue flowers from June to October above mounds of attractive, deep green foliage that is lightly marbled with chartreuse. Zone 5-8 Height 18-20" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Long Blooming
Geranium cant. 'Biokovo'	Biokovo Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Pale Pink	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series-This lovely long blooming variety bears white tinged pink blooms through the summer above neat foliage that turns reddish in fall. This is fast becoming one of our favorites. Zone 4-8 Height 12-18" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Fragrant
Geranium cant. 'Karmina'	Karmina Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Deep Pink	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - Chosen for outstanding garden performance and pollinator preference. Zone 4-8 Height 12-18" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Fragrant
Geranium macro. 'Bevan's Variety'	Bigroot Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Magenta	more info
Description A semi-evergreen plant with clusters of magenta flowers and deep-red sepals carried above aromatic leaves. This summer bloomer is quite drought and shade tolerant. Zone 4-8 Height 12-15" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Fragrant
Geranium macro.'Ingwersen's Variety'	Ingwersen's Big Root Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Pink	more info
Description Felty foliage and raspberry showy pink flowers. Plants tolerate dry soils and require little maintenance. Pollinator friendly, deer and rabbits dislike. Zone 4-8 Height 12-18" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Fragrant
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'	New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill	Sun/Pt Shade	Red/Lavender	more info
Description This new long blooming cultivar has intense red- purple color and blooms that are larger than the species. Clumps grow to 24in and are a great choice for a brilliant splash in the border. Zone 4-8 Height 10-12" Purpose Deer Resistant, Pollinator
Grass - Eragrostis spectabilis	Tufted Lovegrass	Sun	Purple	more info
Description Purple Love Grass is a perennial, warm season grass that grows actively during the summer when soil temperatures are warm. It reaches heights of 1-2 feet even in the driest, poorest of soils. It thrives in full sun and sandy sites - even roadsides that receive winter road salt. Purple Love Grass can also grow under Black Walnut trees where other plants fail. Zone 3-9 Height 2' Purpose Landscape
Grass - Panicum v. 'Heavy Metal'	Heavy Metal Switch Grass	Sun	Blue Foliage	more info
Description Heavy Metal Switch Grass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In Autumn, pink flowers are formed and the fall leaf color is yellow. Zone 3-9 Height 3-4'
Grass - Panicum v. 'North Wind'	Northwind Switch Grass	Sun	Blue foliage	more info
Description A very upright steel blue panicum with wide, thick leaf blades that are a bit more substantial than those of the other blues. Zone 2-9 Height 6' Purpose Rain Garden, Drought Tolerant, Black Walnut Tolerant, Winter Interest, Native
Grass - Panicum v. 'Shenandoah'	Shenandoah Switch Grass	Sun	Red Foliage	more info
Description The brightest red Panicum by a long shot - it colors up by June and the flowers are also red. This is the shortest of the group and a slow grower, perhaps due in part to its lack of chlorophyll. Zone 5-9 Height 3'
Grass - Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation'	Standing Ovation Little Bluestem	Sun	Blue Foliage	more info
Description Sturdy thick stems keeps this Little Bluestem upright throughout the season. Multicolor seasonal blades change to red and orange in fall. Zone 3-8 Height 36-48" Purpose Rain Garden, Fall Interest, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Black Walnut Tolerant, Native
Grass - Schizachyrium s. 'Prairie Blues'	Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass	Sun	Blue foliage	more info
Description A selection of native little bluestem grass, with grey-blue foliage that acquires hues of orange and red in autumn. A warm season grass with an upright habit. Loves hot, dry areas. Zone 4-8 Height 36-40" Purpose Rain Garden, Fall Interest, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Black Walnut Tolerant, Native
Grass - Schizachyrium scoparium	Little Bluestem Grass	Sun	Blue Foliage	more info
Description One of the most widespread and most important of all native prairie grasses, this dominant short grass turns a striking russet color in the fall making a great addition to a landscape design. Zone 3 Height 2-3'
Grass - Sporobolus heterolepis	Prairie Dropseed	Sun	Beige	more info
Description A clumping native grass with delicate open panicles. Its foliage turns orange in fall and a creamy color in winter. Thrives in sunny, dry locations. Zone 4 Height 2' Purpose Rain Garden, Fall Interest, Birds, Winter Interest, Deer Resistant, Black Walnut Resistant, Native