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Plants for Pollinators

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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Achillea 'Moonshine'	Moonshine Yarrow	Sun	Sulphur yellow flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- Sturdy, upright plants, yarrow bear masses of flowers through most of the season. This hybrid has beautiful silver-gray, feathery foliage and bright yellow flowers and is considered by many to be one of the best. Zone 4 Height 18"-24" Purpose Cut Flower, Butterfly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Achillea m. 'Apricot Delights'	Apricot Delights Yarrow	Sun	Pink to red flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series -Large, abundant, flower heads in a range of pinks, from pale apricot to near red. With deep threaded foliage. Zone 4-8 Height 21'' Purpose Cut Flower, Butterfly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Achillea m. 'Pink Grapefruit'	Pink Grapefruit Yarrow	Sun	Peachy-pink flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- A delightful combination of apricot-pink long lasting flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators. Rewarding and easy to grow. Zone 3-8 Height 2' Purpose Cut Flower, Butterfly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Achillea m. 'Pomegranate'	Pomegranate Yarrow	Sun	Velvety-red flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- A new, compact, sturdy variety of yarrow with striking magenta-red blooms and all the classic attributes of being deer resistant, attracting butterflies, suitable for cutting and drying, and heat and drought tolerance. Zone 4-8 Height 22-24" Purpose Cut Flower, Butterfly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Agastache 'Bolero'	Bolero Hyssop	Sun	Rose-purple flowers	more info
Description A long blooming Hyssop with vivid rose-purple flower spikes above bronzy green foliage. Forms a compact, branched clump of aromatic, slug and deer resistant foliage. Well adapted to dry soils. Zone 5-10 Height 16" Purpose Fragrant, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Rock Garden, Cut Flower
Agastache a. 'Tango'	Tango Hummingbird Mint	Sun	Orange-red flowers	more info
Description Tango', like all Agastaches, is a good nectar producer that attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The orange-red flowers are lightly aromatic and blooms from mid-summer to early autumn. Somewhat deer resistant and heat tolerant. Zone 5-10 Height 12-18" Purpose Fragrant, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Rock Garden, Cut Flower
Agastache Kudos 'Mandarin'	Kudos Mandarin Hyssop	Sun	Orange	more info
Description Well branched, floriferous, brightly colored flower displays throughout the summer. A pollinator favorite. Enjoyed in containers as well as borders. Zone 5-10 Height 12" Purpose Fragrant, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Rock Garden, Cut Flower
Ageratum 'Hawaii 5-0'	Ageratum, Floss Flower, Blue Billy Goat Weed'	Sun/Pt Shade	Lilac Blue	more info
Description A great performer for beds and borders growing 6" high by 8" wide. In a well drained soil this plant will provide color throughout the season. Grows well in full sun and will also tolerate shade. Provides nectar for bees and butterflies but is not prefered by deer. Zone Annuals Height 6" Purpose Beds, Borders
Ageratum Artist Blue	Ageratum, Floss Flower, Blue Billy Goat Weed	Sun/Pt Shade	True blue flowers	more info
Description Easy care rewarding annual for full to part sun. Ageratum Artist Blue needs no pinching and performs throughout the heat of the summer with a uniform growth habit. Bees and butterflies enjoy the flower's nectar. Deer do not prefer this plant. Use in beds and borders and showy enough for stand alone pots or mixed containers. Zone Annuals Height 8-12" Purpose Beds, Borders and Containers
Ageratum Artist Purple	Ageratum, Floss Flower, Blue Billy Goat Weed	Sun/Pt Shade	Reddish Purple	more info
Description Reddish purple soft textured flowers bloom throughout the summer on this easy care annual. Well suited for full sun to part sun in the border or container this plant requires little maintenance. Prefered by gardeners, bees and butterflies but not by deer. Zone Annuals Height 8-12" Purpose Beds, borders and Containers
Allium 'Medusa'	Medusa Ornamental Onion	Sun/Pt Shade	Purple	more info
Description A new introduction impressing with larger flower and foliage. Twisted blue foliage, with nodding buds and amethyst purple flowers. Easy and rewarding, favored by pollinators but not by deer and rabbits. Zone 4-8 Height 20-24" Purpose Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Butterfly, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Allium 'Millenium'	Millenium Ornamental Onion	Sun/Pt Sun	Purple	more info
Description Said to be the best Perennials Allium in years - flat green foliage, 2" globe purple flowers, does not reseed and deer resistant. Zone 5 Height 15-20" Purpose Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Butterfly, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'	Blue Eddy German Garlic	Sun/Pt Sh	Lilac-Pink	more info
Description Blue Eddy is named for the swirling pattern of the blue green grass like foliage. Lavender Pink flowers on this Perennials bulb appear in August to September a welcome sight for pollinators. Easily grown and self spreading, deer and rabbit resistant. Zone 4-8 Height 6-12" Purpose Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator, Butterfly, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'	Blue Ice Bluestar	Sun/Pt Shade	Blue flowers	more info
Description A compact selection, this amsonia has dark blue buds and flowers and blooms considerably longer and stronger than the species. Its dark green leaves are attractive through the summer and turn a brilliant yellow in the fall. Zone 5-9 Height 12-15" Purpose Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Rain Garden, Pollinator, Early Spring Interest
Amsonia hubrichtii	Threadleaf Bluestar	Sun/Pt Shade	Blue flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- This southern native has very narrow, threadlike foliage with steely-blue flower clusters in spring. Foliage takes on a stunning golden color in the fall. Zone 4-9 Height 30" Purpose Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Rain Garden, Pollinator, Early Spring Interest, Native
Amsonia t. var. salicifolia	Eastern Bluestar	Sun/Pt Shade	Pale blue flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - Starry pale blue flowers May-June on native with willow-like leaves. Carefree, with great foliage all season, golden yellow fall color. Zone 4-9 Height 36" Purpose Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Rain Garden, Pollinatorm, Native
Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'	Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone	Sun/Pt Shade	White floriferous flowers	more info
Description This 1858 introduction is still one of the most popular white anemones. Its prolific sprays of fresh, spring like late summer flowers bring new life to a garden or border. Zone 4-8 Height 3'-4' Purpose Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Cut Flower, Fall Interest
Anemone 'Whirlwind'	Whirlwind Japanese Anemone	Sun/Pt Shade	White semi-double flowers	more info
Description This anemone's pure white semi-double flowers from September into October are natural companions for asters, ferns, ornamental grasses and tall dahlias. Zone 4-8 Height 30"-36" Purpose Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Cut Flower, Fall Interest
Anemone sylvestris	Snowdrop Anemone	Sun/Pt Shade	Pretty white flowers	more info
Description Bears masses of white fragrant blooms in May and again in the cool weather of early fall. This charmer works best in bright woodlands and sunny wild gardens. Zone 4-8 Height 12-18" Purpose Early Spring Interest, Fragrant, Pollinator
Aquilegia canadensis	Eastern Red Columbine	Sun/Pt Shade	Yellow-red nodding flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- This North American native is very vigorous and easy to grow - reseeds readily and will quickly colonize an area. An excellent shady rock garden naturalizer. Zone 3-9 Height 2'-3' Purpose Early Spring Interest, Hummingbird, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Drought Resistant
Argyranthemum 'Beauty Yellow'	Marguerite Daisy	Sun	Yellow Petals with Yellow Center	more info
Description An improved variety that offers uniform height and reblooms throughout the summer. Bright sunny yellow daisy flowers are busy with butterflies and work well as colorful tall plant in the container or the border. Abundant flowers provides enough color for the border and the vase. Grows 20 - 24" tall with a 18-20" spread. Argyranthemum is heat and drought tolerant and can be used where deer are a problem. Zone Annuals Height 20-24" Purpose Containers, Border, Cutting Flower, Butterfly Garden
Aristolochia durior	Dutchman's Pipe Vine	Sun	Yellowish-green flowers	more info
Description A popular native, this vigorous climbing and twining vine's large dark green leaves create a perfect screen. Host to the Dutchman's Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly larvae. Zone 4 Height 30' Purpose Butterfly, Native, Deer Resistant
Armeria Dreameria 'Sweet Dreams'	Sweet Dreams Thrift	Sun	Pink	more info
Description New introduction of an Armeira that blooms from Spring-Fall. Easy to grow and rewarding. Zone 6-9 Height 10-12" Purpose Cut Flower, Winter Interest, Heat Tollerant, Pollinator
Armeria maritima 'Nifty Thrifty'	Nifty Thrifty Sea Pink	Sun	Pink flowers	more info
Description A diminutive thrift whose pink ball-shaped flower heads bloom over distinctive cream and green variegated low rosettes of foliage. Everything about it is just TOO cute. Zone 4 Height 6-8" Purpose Cut Flower, Winter Interest, Heat Tollerant, Pollinator
Asclepias curassavica Silky Deep Red	Tropical Butterfly Weed, Bloodflower, Mexican Butterfly Weed	Sun/Shade	Deep Red with gold flower clusters	more info
Description Blooming from late spring throughout the summer with clusters of deep red flowers with golden centers. This annual is both a nectar source and larval food source for butterflies and in particular the Monarch Butterfly. Gardening for the butterflies is rewarding for gardeners of all ages. In our area there is little reason to worry that the prescence of this food source will keep Monarchs from migration. The plant can grow up to 3' tall and 2-3' wide. Most Asclepias have a milky sap which can be a dermal irritant and can cause stomach upset if eaten. Zone Annuals Height 36" Purpose Butterfly Gardens, Beds, Borders
Asclepias incarnata	Swamp Milkweed	Sun	Rose pink flower	more info
Description An American prairie native plant whose deep rose-pink flower clusters are very attractive to butterflies. These plants perform best in moist soils but will also tolerate well-drained sites. These also make excellent cut flowers. Zone 3-7 Height 3-4' Purpose Wet Tolerant, Rain Garden, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Native, Fragrant, Cut Flower
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'	Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed	Sun	Pure white blooms	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- Large clusters of tiny white blooms open in stark contrast to rich green foliage in midsummer - selected by the cut flower industry in Europe for its long-lasting blooms. Zone 3-9 Height 3' Purpose Wet Tolerant, Rain Garden, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Native, Fragrant, Cut Flower
Asclepias syriaca	Common Milkweed	Sun/Pt Sun	Pink/White	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - Native plant that is a food and nectar source for pollinators. Showy fragrant pink/white bloom clusters in June-August. Plants easily colonize. Zone 3-9 Height 2-3' Purpose Butterfly, Native, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant , Pollinator,
Asclepias t. 'Hello Yellow'	Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed	Sun	Yellow	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- An erect tuberous milkweed with upright yellow flowers. Does well is poor soil and is drought tolerant. Add a tropical feel to any butterfly garden. Zone 3-9 Height 24" Purpose Butterfly, Native, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant , Pollinator, Rain Garden, Cut Flower
Asclepias tuberosa	Butterfly Milkweed	Sun	Orange flowers	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series- An excellent plant for drawing butterflies to the garden - the bright orange flowers make a bold impact in the border and are good for cutting too. Attractive seedpods can be used in dry arrangements. Zone 4-9 Height 24-36" Purpose Butterfly, Native, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant , Pollinator, Rain Garden, Cut Flower
Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'	Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed	Sun/Pt Sun	Orange/Yellow/Red	more info
Description Blooms that range from Yellow to Orange w/ red overtones in July on 2' plants. Important food and nectar source for Monarch Butterflies. Hardy and easily grown in full sun and poor rocky soils. Zone 3-9 Height 24-28" Purpose Butterfly, Native, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant , Pollinator, Rain Garden, Cut Flower
Aster dumosus 'Wood's Pink'	Wood's Pink Hardy Aster	Sun	Pink flowers	more info
Description Pale pink flowers with light yellow centers bloom for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall - its long bloom time and resistance to mildew make it a great choice for the summer border. Zone 2-3 Height 8-12" Purpose Pollinator, Rain Garden, Fall Interest, Butterfly, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant
Aster Kickin Carmine Red	Carmine Red Kickin Aster	Sun	Red	more info
Description NEW FOR 2015 - The Kickin Series of Aster have a bushy mound of foliage covered in every inch late season blooms. Zone 5-9 Height 2-3' Purpose Pollinator, Rain Garden, Fall Interest, Butterfly, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'	Lady in Black Calico Aster	Sun	White flowers	more info
Description These add a nice touch to a fall border - branched stems with tiny black purple foliage contrast nicely with scads of tiny white flowers in late summer. Zone 5-7 Height 36" Purpose Native, Fall Interest, Pollinator, Butterfly, Drought Tolerant
Aster tataricus 'Jindai'	Tatarian Aster	Sun	Purple w/Yel center	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - An erect tall species with paddle like leaves. Petite, deep lavender flowers, are abundant in late fall. Zone 4-8 Height 3-4' Purpose Butterfly, Pollinator, Cut Flower, Fall Interest