Note: Plants are available for pickup only – 24889 Lauderdale Street Mooresville, Alabama 35649 on 4/25 or 4/26 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We are unable to ship live plants.
Create a thriving pollinator-friendly garden with our Pollinator Garden Plant Collection, which includes 14 starter plants/plugs designed to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds! Many of these varieties are perennials, providing long-term benefits for your garden and local pollinators. This collection includes one of each of the following plants and is available for farm pickup only—shipping is not available.
This collection pairs beautifully with our Curated Cut Flower Garden for a stunning, biodiverse landscape.
At pickup, you will be provided with a description of plant size to help determine the best planting layout. These plants would make a great garden together, or they can be planted individually throughout your existing landscape. All of these plants will perform best in full sun.
What’s Included:
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Verbena Bonariensis – A butterfly favorite with tall, airy purple blooms. This plant blooms from early summer until frost. (Tender Perennial)
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Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) – Attracts Monarchs and other butterflies with its bright orange flowers. It is also a favorite for bees and hummingbirds. This is a prolific bloomer.(Annual)
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Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia – A nectar source for bees and butterflies with deep red blooms. (Short-lived Perennial, often grown as an annual)
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Tweedia – Stunning pale blue flowers that appeal to bees and beneficial insects. (Tender Perennial)
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Coreopsis Zagreb – A perennial with cheerful yellow flowers that attract native bees. (Perennial)
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Flamingo Purple Celosia – Unique, feathery blooms that provide pollen for a variety of pollinators. (Annual)
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Nepeta Faassenii Walker’s Low – A perennial pollinator magnet, especially for honeybees and bumblebees. (Perennial)
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Maximillian Sunflower – Late-season blooms that feed butterflies and native bees. (Perennial)
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Milkweed – Hello Yellow – A must-have for Monarch butterflies as a host and nectar plant. (Perennial)
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Milkweed – Showy – Essential for supporting Monarch populations. (Perennial)
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Solidago Golden Baby – A critical fall nectar source for migrating butterflies and bees. (Perennial)
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Blue Bedder Salvia – A long-blooming favorite for hummingbirds and pollinators alike. (Peremmial)
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Oklahoma Zinnia – A compact, vibrant zinnia that attracts butterflies and bees. (Annual)
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Cactus Zinnia – Large, colorful blooms that serve as a nectar source for many pollinators. (Annual)
Please note, the plants included in this collection may change due to germination rates during seed starting.
Because each "grow your own" cutting garden is a pre-order and grown specifically for you, all sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued. Not eligible for use with any discount codes.
Pollinator Garden Plant Collection FAQs:
What size will my plants be at pickup?
Plant size will vary depending on variety. All plants have been started as early as possible to ensure the most mature plant possible. These are the same size plants we plant in our garden. Plants will be growing in 2.5 x 3 inch growing cell packs and have been bumped up one size from plug trays. All plants have been hardened off and should be planted as soon as possible in their permanent growing space.
What are the light requirements for my plants?
All plants included in this collection require full sun. For the best growing results, a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight is recommended.
Should I water my plants after pick-up?
Once you arrive home with your 1818 Farms Pollinator Garden Plant Collection, water all plants.
When and where should I plant my 1818 Farms “Pollinator Garden Plant Collection?” All plants are ready to be planted directly in the ground at pickup. It is recommended that you plant within 5 days of pickup. Water immediately after planting. Check the moisture level daily until plants are established. You can plant directly into a prepared flower bed or a raised bed that contains the appropriate soil mixture
When will my plants bloom?
Bloom time will vary by plant species. You can expect the earliest blooms in 5-7 weeks. Please note that some of the plants in this collection are Fall bloomers.
Will my plants come back the following growing season?
Many of the plants in the 1818 Farms "Pollinator Garden Plant Collection” are perennials. This means that they should return the following year. Please note that extreme winter weather conditions and lack of watering during the growing season can result in perennials not returning.
What if my plants don’t grow or die?
1818 Farms goal is to provide the best quality starts/plugs for your home garden. Your "Pollinator Garden Plant Collection” will be inspected the day of pickup and only first quality plants will be included in your purchase. 1818 Farms is not responsible for plants once they are picked up from our farm. This includes wildlife, pest and environmental damage.
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