Bring Back the Butterflies
Native beneficial plants for wildlife
Hi, thanks for finding our little native plant nursery website!
You can find us at the uptown farmers market on Saturdays between 8-12:30. The market is located at 300 S Davidson St Charlotte, NC. The market has plenty of free parking so come on down. You can also order on our website and pick up at our little backyard nursery.
If a plant says sold out please check back soon. We will be adding a lot of plants soon to our website as they grow.
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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