Plants in family caprifoliaceae
Weigela florida 'Elvera'
Weigela florida 'Elvera' is a dwarf shrub with intense purple-black foliage and reddish-pink funnel-shaped blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and can grow 12-18 inches in height. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and may rebloom later in the season. It thrives in full sun and requires moderate moisture, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana', also known as Japanese honeysuckle, is a hardy, vigorous twining vine with fragrant clusters of tube-shaped flowers that age from white to yellow. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10. This fast-growing vine can reach 15-30 feet tall and is drought-tolerant once established, though it can be invasive in some areas.
Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry'
Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry' is a compact, spreading shrub known for its vibrant pink blooms in spring and rose-pink berries that mature to a deep claret in autumn. This deciduous shrub is not only cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 7 but also offers excellent mildew resistance. Its dark green leaves turn a dull yellow in fall, and it serves as a great option for erosion control while attracting pollinators and birds.
Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet'
Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet' is a sun-loving perennial with large, vivid violet flowers and ferny foliage. It forms low, dense clumps and blooms from early spring until frost. This plant is resistant to powdery mildew and thrives in organically rich soil with good drainage.
Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Edmee Gold'
Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Edmee Gold' is a groundcover with golden-yellow foliage and cascading stems. It produces creamy-white flowers and small purple berries, thriving in partial to full shade.
Weigela florida 'Minuet'
Weigela florida 'Minuet' is a dwarf shrub with showy, hot-pink trumpet-like flowers and elliptic leaves with a slight purple hue. It blooms in spring and sporadically in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, is cold hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Valeriana rubra
Valeriana rubra is a perennial plant with glaucous green foliage and 3-foot tall flowering spikes. It produces terminal clusters of tiny, reddish-pink, fragrant flowers, peaking in May and continuing through summer. This plant attracts butterflies and prefers well-drained, neutral pH soils, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is a top-selling perennial known for its continuous blooms from summer through fall. It features neat clumps of cutleaf green foliage and 1-inch wide blue-violet flowers on 10-inch stems. This plant is particularly attractive to butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Weigela florida 'Suzanne'
Weigela florida 'Suzanne' is a compact shrub with variegated foliage and pink and white trumpet-like flowers. It attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, providing three seasons of color. This fast-growing plant is cold-hardy and prefers full sun.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' is a clump-forming perennial with saturated Dutch-blue blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in sunny, coastal conditions and is deer-resistant. This plant has a long bloom period and is easy to grow in average soil with good drainage.
Lonicera xylosteum 'Miniglobe'
Lonicera xylosteum 'Miniglobe' is a compact, cold-hardy deciduous shrub with dense blue-green foliage and fragrant creamy-white flowers in mid-spring. It produces inconspicuous red fruit in autumn and is heat and drought-tolerant once established. Growing 3-4 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping and urban settings.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Rose Pink'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Rose Pink' is a compact perennial with large, rose-pink flowers that bloom from May through September. This plant forms a clump about 20 inches tall and 3.5 feet wide, serving as a nectar source for butterflies and moths. It is rabbit-resistant and thrives in sun to part sun, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Weigela florida 'Rubidor'
Weigela florida 'Rubidor' is a vibrant shrub with foliage that transitions from green to chartreuse, lime, or yellow. It blooms in late April and again in summer, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies. This deer-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a colorful and hardy garden choice.
Symphoricarpos 'Magical Melody'
Symphoricarpos 'Magical Melody' is a shrub with arching branches and green leaves, known for its summer blooms that attract pollinators. In late August, it produces ornamental coral-pink berries with freckles. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, grows up to 3 feet tall, and spreads 3-5 feet wide, providing food and shelter for wildlife.
Weigela 'Tango'
Weigela 'Tango' is a compact, bushy plant that blooms in early to mid-summer with pinkish-red flowers featuring yellow throats. It has purple foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, reaching a height and width of 2-3 feet. This plant is pollinator and hummingbird friendly, adaptable to well-drained soils, and deer resistant.
Lonicera tatarica
Lonicera tatarica, commonly known as Tatarian honeysuckle, is a versatile climbing shrub with rosy pink blooms that emit a sweet fragrance. This hardy plant attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established. In the fall, it produces jewel-like red berries, adding seasonal interest. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate clay soils and occasional flooding.
Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red'
Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red' is an ornamental deciduous shrub with dense, multi-stemmed growth. It produces fragrant, dark red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, followed by small red berries in fall. The shrub is drought and salt tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 8.