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Butterflies, bees, and flower-feeding birds all have a sweet tooth. They need pollen and nectar from flowers to power their flight and nourish offspring. Bees can see colors well and rely on vision to find nectar. They are most attracted to blue, purple, violet, white, and yellow flowers. Many different native bee species can be found visiting the composite flowers of 'Sunset Orange' Gaillardia with their rich, abundant nectaries. You will find the vibrant spires of Dark Blue Moody Blues™ Veronica buzzing with bees all summer long. Numerous species are also attracted to the small flowers of 'Princess Dark Lavender' Verbena and Azure Skies™ Heliotrope.
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‘Sunset Orange’ Gaillardia

'Sunset Orange' Gaillardia

This compact plant holds its shape and its blooms do not fade. It produces heavy blooms early spring to fall. Low water use.

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

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Dark Blue Moody Blues™ Veronica

Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica

Bright spikes of flowers will bloom all season long, right up until the first frost. Use in mass plantings or mixed with roses and perennials. Its compact shape is just right for containers.

USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full Sun

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‘Princess Dark Lavender’ Verbena

Princess Dark Lavender Verbena

A true garden performer with no breaking apart. Vivid green foliage against crowns of rich, pale purple blooms that form masses of color. Blooms spring until fall.

USDA Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure: Full sun

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Azure Skies™ Heliotrope

Azure Skies Heliotrope

A low growing, spreading perennial with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground cover or in planters. We call this perennial “bambi-proof.”

USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure: Full Sun

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Ever Sapphire™ Agapanthus

Ever Sapphire Agapathus

Large bi-color flowers change from blue in the throat to white on the petal’s edge and are surrounded by green, strap-like foliage. Blooms open in spring, re-blooming through summer.

USDA Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

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‘Amistad’ Salvia

Amistad Salvia

Dark purple flowers with nearly black calyx bloom constantly from early spring until frost. Amistad is more compact and has a fuller habit than other guaranitica types. Flowers are also a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.

USDA Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure: Full Sun

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Ultra Violet™ Buddleia

Ultra Violet Buddleia
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This exciting buddleia grows compactly into an attractive rounded shape, unlike other butterfly bushes that often become tall and lanky. Its violet blooms are a beacon for butterflies and honeybees, and Ultra Violet™ reblooms well from late spring into fall.

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full sun

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Crazy White™ Echinacea

Crazy White Enchinacea

Large daisy-like flowers with drooping, pure petals surround a large orange button-shaped cone. Blooms appear earlier than other coneflower. Brings power blooming to the border garden, capable of over 100 blooms on a mature plant.

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

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Solar Glow™ Sunbow® Azalea Series

Solar Glow Sunbow Azalea

Brilliant spring-blooming deciduous azaleas with larger, colorful, and more showy blooms. Great for light shade and even sunnier locations. With the added attraction of honey-suckle fragrance, these are a perfect addition to your garden.

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

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