Butterfly Attracting Plants
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Aster novae angliae – New England Aster
A butterfly favorite and Missouri and Illinois native perennial.
Aster oblongifolium – Aromatic Aster
Important Missouri native pollinator plant.
Astilbe – Go Go Red Reblooming False Spirea
First Reblooming Red Astilbe! Long-lived Shade perennial.
Astilbe – Mighty Pip False Spirea
Excellent performer, staff favorite, highly recommended.
Astilbe – Red Sentinal False Spirea
Considered one of the best for years, shade perennial.
Baptisia – Lunar Eclipse False Indigo
Dramatic multi-toned spires of white, icy-blue to deep blue, long-lived perennial.
Buddleia – Prince Charming Butterfly Bush
A flower color rarely seen.
Callirhoe involucrata – Purple Poppy Mallow
2019 Native of the Year. Long-blooming native Illinois and Missouri ground cover.
Carex albicans – Oak Sedge – White-Tinged Sedge
Fantastic native sedge for dry shade.
Carex eburnea – Bristle Leaf Sedge
Looks like grass but no mowing required, shade lover.
Caryopteris – Gold Crest Bluebeard
Sapphire-blue flowers over vibrant gold foliage.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Daybreak Tickseed
Stunning blossoms just keep coming, member of the 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Starlight Tickseed
Fascinating flowers change color, 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Starstruck Tickseed
Brilliant blossoms, 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lance Leaf Coreopsis
Named 2021 Missouri Native Plant Of The Year for its outstanding qualities.
Echinacea – Artisan Yellow Ombre Coneflower
Major award winner with prolific golden blooms, sun perennial.
Echinacea – Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
Fabulous colors, winner of major awards.
Echinacea – Pretty Parasols Coneflower
5+ months of striking two-toned blossoms. Staff favorite.
Echinacea – SunSeekers Rainbow Coneflower
Hues of pink, blush, coral, lavender, salmon and more.
Echinacea – White Swan Coneflower
The long time favorite white.
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