Bring Back the Butterflies
Native beneficial plants for wildlife
Hi, thanks for finding our little native plant nursery website!
As spring continues to get closer day by day. We will update our plant inventory as our plants begin to wake up from their winter slumber. So please check back as March progresses. We will be back at the Uptown Farmers Market starting April 11th 2026.
If you have any questions please email us at plants.for.butterflies@gmail.com
Growing native beneficial plants with care in Charlotte, NC
No pesticides! No herbicides! Ever!
Downy Serviceberry is a native small tree that is a great addition to any yard.
It gets attractive white flowers in spring that the pollinators love.
It gets edible delicious berries that are loved by humans and wildlife.
It’s a small tree (15-20 feet tall) that is hardy and adaptable to most locations.
It is a host plant to over 100 caterpillar species. Including the Red spotted purple butterfly.
The downy serviceberry trees are in 1 gallon pots and are roughly 2 feet tall.
Host Plant for 29 caterpillar species.
A great native fruit producing plant. Birds love the ripe berries in summer. A great food source for young birds. Will bring life to your garden.
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 6-12 feet at maturity. It blooms in mid to late summer with large clusters of white or cream-colored flowers that are followed by dark purple berries in the fall. Elderberry prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is valued for its edible berries, which can be used to make jam, jelly, wine, and other culinary treats. Elderberry is also popular for attracting birds and other wildlife to the garden.
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