Butterfly Garden Kit

Butterfly Weed Butterfly Weed (Asclepias turberosa).

The Butterfly Garden Kit covers an area approximately 4' X 10'. It includes 32 1-1/2" square plant tubes containing a diverse mix of the native Michigan perennials attractive to butterflies, such as those listed below. Comes with planting recommendations and butterfly garden information. Note: Exact contents of kits may vary based upon plant availability.

Name & DescriptionHeight
(in feet)		Bloom TimeSoil MoistureSoil TypeLightColorOrigin
Aster, New England
Aster novae-angliae
Showy flowers; tolerates some flooding [View Photo]		2-7Aug-OctMoist, Dry Loam Part Shade, Sun Purple, Lavender Native
Beardtongue, Foxglove
Penstemon Digitalis
[View Photo]		3-4Jun-JulMoist, Dry Loam, Sand Part Shade, Sun White Native
Beardtongue, Hairy
Penstemon hirsutus
Attracts hummingbirds. [View Photo]		1-3Jun-JulWet, Moist, Dry Loam Sun Purple, Lavender Native
Bergamot (Bee Balm)
Monarda fistulosa
Fragrant when crushed. [View Photo]		2-4Jun-JulMoist, Dry Clay, Loam, Sand Part Shade, Sun Pink, Lavender Native
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Decorative seed head; cut flowers. [View Photo]		1-3Jun-OctMoist, Dry Clay, Loam Part Shade, Sun Yellow Native
Coneflower, Yellow
Ratibida pinnata
Attracts butterflies & birds; cut flowers. [View Photo]		3-5Jun-AugMoist, Dry Clay, Loam Sun Yellow Native
Goldenrod, Stiff
Solidago rigida
Good for cut and dried flowers. [View Photo]		2-4Sep-OctMoist, Dry Clay, Loam Sun Yellow Native
Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Drought tolerant; good wildlife habitat. [View Photo]		3-6Aug-SepDry, Moist Sand, Loam, Clay Sun, Part Shade Dark Green Native
Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Butterfly food source. [View Photo]		3-6Jun-AugDry, Moist Sand, Loam Sun, Part Shade Pink, Rose Native
Showy Tick Trefoil
Desmodium canadense
[View Photo]		3-5Jul-AugMoist, Dry Clay, Loam Part Shade, Sun Violet, Purple Native
Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Flowers last one day. [View Photo]		2-3Jun-AugMoist, Dry Clay, Loam Part Shade, Sun Purple, Blue Native
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