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Louisburg, NC on Mar 06, 2012

I am looking for suggestions of NC Native Herb Furits, and flowering plants and shrubs, to attract Butterflys, or Bees.

If any ine has suggestions, of any oft the above. I am looking for plants and shrubs, that will have some size to them, at leat 2 feet tall. Also, I need perrenials Thank you.

8 Comments

Phil Bauman Louisburg, NC

I currently only have 6 Butterfly Bushes, 12 Blueberries bushes, 2 alzelas, 2 Burnning Bushes. And ecpet for the Blueberries, all wer saved from a dumpster!! Recycle plants.

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 0
Erica Glasener Atlanta, GA

Phil, I just came across this great info and not only does it include plants, but sources and gardens to visit. I will be keeping this article for future reference. http://www.carolinanature.com/plants4leps.h...

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 2
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Also check out this excellent brochure from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service on "Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants." It lists everything from perennials through large trees and gives soil moisture and light requirements as well as wildlife value. There is also a list of sources (other than dumpsters).
http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/ag636_03.pdf

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 2
Donna Dixson Buford, GA

Thank you Erica and Douglas both for the great links!

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 0
Cathy B Phoenix, AZ

butterfly bushes work well and are beautiful.

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 2
Phil Bauman Louisburg, NC

Thank you for your responsives, I have save both suggested links.

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

You're welcome, Phil. I'm happy to encourage the planting of natives.

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
Cathy B Phoenix, AZ

City of Phoenix puts out a book with native plants and I think most cities do.

on Mar 15, 2012 · Like 1