Butterfly & Bee Friendly Collection For The East & Midwest

These pollinator favorite plants are beneficial to bees and will attract butterflies. This collection is well-suited for growing conditions in the east and mid-west. Save $5-$15 off the full plant price.

Zones	4 - 8
Advantages	Attract Butterflies Attract Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Mature Height	Varies: Blue Hill Salvia: 15" tall Jeana Garden Phlox: 36-48" tall Lyrical Rose Salvia: 22-24" tall Purple Dome Aster: 12-24" tall Blue Stocking: 30-36" tall
Mature Spread	Varies: Blue Hill Salvia: 18" wide Jeana Garden Phlox: 24-36" wide Lyrical Rose Salvia: 18-20" wide Purple Dome Aster: 12-18" wide Blue Stocking: 18-24" wide
Bloom Time	Late Spring to Mid Fall
Shipping Details	No longer available this season. Learn More…
SKU	HC017228

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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This Butterfly & Bee-Friendly Collection will keep you garden buzzing with pollinators. These plants are perfectly suited for eastern and mid-western gardens. Two sizes available - 5 plants (1 of each) or 15 plants (3 of each): Salvia Blue Hill, Jeana Garden Phlox, Lyrical Rose Salvia, Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome, and Monarda didyma Blue Stocking.

Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design

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Associated SKUs	HC017228 HC017164 (Collection of 5) - Out of stock. HC017165 (Collection of 15) - Out of stock.
Common Name	Butterfly & Bee Friendly Collection For The East & Midwest
Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Mature Height	Varies: Blue Hill Salvia: 15" tall Jeana Garden Phlox: 36-48" tall Lyrical Rose Salvia: 22-24" tall Purple Dome Aster: 12-24" tall Blue Stocking: 30-36" tall
Mature Spread	Varies: Blue Hill Salvia: 18" wide Jeana Garden Phlox: 24-36" wide Lyrical Rose Salvia: 18-20" wide Purple Dome Aster: 12-18" wide Blue Stocking: 18-24" wide
Bloom Time	Late Spring to Mid Fall
Ships As	Potted Plant
Soil Type	Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Average
Advantages	Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Special Groups	High Country Gardens Exclusive, High Country Gardens Introduction
Ideal Region	Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time	Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free	Yes - Learn More
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll need the space to grow and fill in the expected area.

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

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No longer available this season.

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.

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