Perennial Hibiscus, or Rose Mallow as it is sometimes called, has the largest, most luscious flowers of any perennial that will grow in this area!! These large, flying saucer sized blooms attract butterflies and make wonderful showy accents in any garden. Pictured here is Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore', which blooms from August to October and reaches a mature height of 4'-5'.We have plenty of Hardy Hibiscus here at our nursery to choose from, depending on your color preference, but one consistent necessity is full sun. In order for these plants to bloom well, they need full sun. They are, however, not so picky about soil conditions. Hibiscus will grow in average garden soil, but also do well in semi-moist areas or dry soils. They do prefer a well-drained spot. For late summer to early Fall color...try one today!
There are lots of Buddleia, or Butterfly Bush, here at Warner's. They are butterfly magnets and wonderfully fragrant. So many colors and sizes to choose from! Buddleia are easy-care, fast-growing semi-shrubs which thrive in full sun locations.Buddleia are a must have for a sunny location in your yard...especially if you have nature-loving children interested in butterfly and bird-watching. It is so fun to learn about the different butterfly species in Connecticut and to see how they feed. Planting dill, fennel or parsley nearby is helpful in providing an important food source for butterfly larvae, which like to feed on such plants. Be careful before picking 'caterpillars' off of your herbs, sometimes they are butterfly larvae!!
A great resource for butterfly information is the Connecticut Butterfly Association. Check out there website at http://www.ctbutterfly.org/, where you can download a Connecticut butterfly checklist. This non-profit organization promotes the awareness and appreciation of butterflies and moths. They also encourage the presence of butterfly and moth habitat. For only $15 you can become a member!!
