This one's for the birds (and butterflies)

Delphinium ‘Black Eyed Angels’ (Left)
Bluestone Perennials
Delphinium ‘Black Eyed Angels’ is a stunning white-flowered variety with a small, dark “bee” in the center of each flower. The frilly double flowers stand on 3-to-4-foot tall stalks during the summer, and the plant is surprisingly heat resistant. Delphinium ‘Black Eyed Angels’ is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet.

Hollyhock ‘Halo Blush' (Center)
Walters Gardens
Bred by Thompson & Morgan, the Hollyhock ‘Halo Blush’ series blooms large white flowers that feature yellow centers and fuchsia-colored halos. With a rapid growth rate, expect it to reach 5 to 6 feet in height and 18 to 24 inches in spread. This hollyhock forms a bushy clump of foliage with tall spikes and blooms in early to mid-summer. ‘Halo Blush’ is hardy to Zones 3 to 8 and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

‘Cleopatra’ Echinacea (Right)
Wayside Gardens
‘Cleopatra’ Echinacea Coneflower is named for the European butterfly Gonepteryx cleopatra because the flower’s petals are the same shade of yellow as the butterfly. ‘Cleopatra’ is a bright addition for a sunny perennial border, with nonstop summer blooms that begin in early summer and continue all season. This radiant plant sets lemony yellow blooms by the dozen all over compact plants just 15 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Bees and butterflies love the flowers. ‘Cleopatra’ loves full sun and is cold hardy in Zones 5 to 9.

Always Azaleas ‘Hot Pink Betty’
HGTV HOME Plant Collection
‘Hot Pink Betty’ blooms bright fuchsia pink flowers in the spring, summer and fall. A dwarf-sized azalea, it grows between 2 and 3 feet in height and width. Hardy to Zone 6 with protection, it should receive four to six hours of morning sun every day. ‘Hot Pink Betty’ attracts butterflies and is versatile in use.

‘Amistad’ Salvia
Sunset Western Garden Collection
‘Amistad’ Salvia from the Sunset Western Garden Collection features dark purple flowers with nearly black calyx that are irresistible to butterflies. Amistad’ blooms early in the spring and continues until frost arrives. Perfect for southern and west coast landscapes, it’s drought and heat tolerant, and hardy in Zones 9 to 11.

'Pocahontas'
Skagit Gardens
Penstemon digitalis ‘Pocahontas’ stays interesting year-round with new burgundy red foliage in the spring and pink flowers in June that are attractive to butterflies. The stems stay red until fall, adding another level of interest to the garden. This Skagit Gardens’ variety grows to about 36 inches tall and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Plants grow best in moist to well-drained soil and full sun

Hebe ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Ball Ornamentals
Get a landscape worthy of Hollywood with Hebe ‘Sunset Boulevard’ from Ball Ornamentals. The eye-catching dark pink flowers bloom summer to autumn and are irresistible to butterflies. The evergreen foliage stays a beautiful dark green year-round. Growing to 3 feet high, this hebe is perfect for west coast conditions. It’s hardy in Zones 8 to 10 and grows well in full sun.

Totally Tangerine
PlantHaven
Totally Tangerine is a dramatic Geum from PlantHaven that blooms from early summer all the way into fall. Flower production is up to five times a normal Geum, and customers will see hundreds of tangerine single flowers over the season. The deep green foliage measures about 14 inches tall, and in full bloom, the plant measures 30 feet. It attracts butterflies and is even resistant to hungry deer or rabbits.

Wildfire Winterberry
Bailey Nurseries
Bailey Nurseries’ First Editions Wildfire winterberry features pure white flowers that produce bright red fall fruit. The dark green foliage drops in the winter, leaving the large berries on display. Birds love the fruit, and the branches are great for holiday decorating. The shrub grows up to 7 feet high and 8 feet wide. It’s hardy to Zones 4-9.

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