Introduction
Plant Selection
Hardy, Semi-hardy, Tender
Heat and
Drought Tolerant
Shade Tolerant Annuals
Fragrant Annuals
Ornamental Foliage
Climbing Annuals
Hanging Baskets
Cut Flowers
Planting
Starting Plants
Maintenance
Insects Problems
Disease Problems
Introduction
Plant Selection
Plant Dimension Characteristics
Specific Site Conditions
Classification by Bloom Periods
Perennials That Attract Wildlife
Planting
Starting Plants
Care and Maintenance
Introduction
Plant Selection
Planting Bulbs
Purchasing Bulbs
Care & Maintenance
Introduction
Plant Selection
Mature Size
Grasses for Specific Uses
Planting Ornamental Grasses
Obtaining Plants
Care & Maintenance
Introduction
Container Selection
Soil Mixes
Container Placement
Plant Selection
Plant Care
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Perennials That Attract Wildlife
Planting certain perennial flowers can increase visits to the yard by butterflies and hummingbirds. Both flower color and flower shape create the attraction. Here are a few species that are effective at attracting wildlife.
The attraction of Butterfly Weed
| Butterflies: |
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| Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Regional Adaptation |
| Aster |
Aster spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Butterfly Weed |
Asclepias tuberosa |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Goldenrod |
Solidago spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Obedient Plant |
Physostegia verginiana |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Purple Coneflower |
Echinacea purpurea |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
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| Hummingbirds: |
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| Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Regional Adaptation |
| Bee Balm |
Monarda didyma |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Bleeding Heart |
Dicentra spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Bugleweed |
Ajuga spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Butterfly Weed |
Asclepias tuberose |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Bellflower |
Campanula spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Cardinal Flower |
Lobelia cardinalis |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Columbine |
Aquilegia spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Delphinium |
Delphinium elatum |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Foxglove |
Digitalis spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Lupine |
Lupinus spp. |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Red Hot Poker |
Kniphofia uvaria |
SW, SC |
Key to regional adaptation notes:
N = Northern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Moscow to Sandpoint.
SE = Southeastern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 3 & 4 from Rexburg to Pocatello.
SC = South-central Idaho Magic Valley locations in USDA zones 4 & 5, Burley and Twin Falls.
SW = Southwestern Idaho Treasure Valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Boise area (also Lewiston). HA = High altitude (>5,000 ft) areas of central, southeastern Idaho and similar locations elsewhere.
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