Habitat Haven Plants

Butterfly plants are an absolute must for the conscientious gardener. If you want to see more pollinators and increase your gardening yields this year, you need one (or more) of these flowers in the yard.

Butterflies love to visit gardens filled with vibrant flowers and many insects and bugs to feast on. Let’s be honest; the beauty of our garden gets better when these flutters of life visit it and jump from one flower to another. A yard filled with butterflies is truly a sight for your eyes.

Save The Monarch, It's Going Extinct

Unfortunately, many butterfly populations are declining due to the loss of habitat and limited food sources. Today, gardeners are leaning more toward adding butterfly plants to their landscaping to solve this problem. Knowing that the butterfly plant is not just another beautiful plant in your yard; it is a powerhouse of pollinators that helps these lovely creatures to feed, breed, and thrive.

TN Nursery offers a wide range of plants to incorporate into your landscaping. From Milkweed Plants to Cardinal Flowers and black-eyed susans to Blanket Flowers, we have plants in different shades, forms, and sizes ready to ship.

Featured Butterfly Plants

TN Nursery has an entire collection dedicated to different types and colors of butterfly-attracting perennials. Whether you are looking for vibrant options or need more subtle plants, we have you covered.

Hepatica is one of the most popular butterfly plants for sale in our collection. This beautiful wildflower, which belongs to the buttercup family, blooms in early spring. This dainty flower is known for its distinctive shade of blue, which makes it perfect for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.

Red Trillium Is A Wonderful Butterfly Plant

Another top-rated butterfly plant is Red Trillium. This flower, with its stunning three deep red or maroon petals, seems to be loved by both butterflies and gardeners. While this plant smells like rotting meat, it does an excellent job of attracting pollinators.

You should also check out other favorites, including Bloodroot Plant, Trumpet Vine, Wood Poppy, and more, which can be explored by exploring our broad butterfly plants for sale collection.

Planting Bare- Root Native Fern Plants

To plant bare root fern rhizomes, start by choosing a shady spot with rich, moist, well-draining soil. Soak the rhizomes in lukewarm water for about an hour before planting to rehydrate them. Loosen the soil a few inches deep, creating a shallow trench or hole.

Insertion of Native Ferns In Soil

Place the rhizome horizontally with the crown (the growing tip) just at or slightly below the soil surface. Cover with soil gently, making sure not to bury it too deeply.

Irrigation After Planting

Water well after planting to help settle the soil around the roots. Keep the area consistently moist, and within a few weeks, new fronds should begin to emerge. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds while the plant establishes.

Grow Tips on Bare Root Ferns

Once ferns are planted, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy—damp like a wrung-out sponge is ideal. Ferns love humidity, so in dry weather, misting the foliage helps them thrive.

Add Mulch For Ferns

Add a layer of mulch around theplant bases, it helps hold in moisture and keeps weeds out. Avoid harsh sun—most ferns prefer shade or dappled light. Don’t rush to feed them; if the soil is rich with organic matter, that’s often enough. If needed, a light compost top-dressing in spring works well.