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Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection (Part Sun/Part Shade) - Southeast Part Shade - Garden for Wildlife
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Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection

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Butterfly Buffet 3-Shrub Collection

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  • Multi-season bloom
  • Return each year
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This collection of shrubs contains plant species that help birds, butterflies, and other important pollinators and can thrive in moist to wet conditions. Plant individually as separate focal points in the landscape or as part of a rain garden or pond area.

You'll receive three native perennial 3" starter shrubs for sun/part shade:

  • Buttonbush
  • Sea Myrtle
  • Scarlet Hibiscus

Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids for healthy pollinators and planet, these shrubs:

  • Help birds, butterflies, and other important pollinators and wildlife
  • Bloom across three seasons and return each year
  • Never need chemicals and require less water once established

 

This collection includes keystone plants and supports:

- 92 butterfly species
- 9 species of pollen specialist bees
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinator species foraging for nectar

All purchases support National Wildlife Federation’s non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.

Orders placed during an active shipping window will ship within 10 business days* of the order date.

*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit. Any delays will be clearly communicated.

See our Shipping Timeframes page for more detail.

When your order ships, you will receive an email from orders@gardenforwildlife.com with tracking information.

Your digital download containing garden design ideas and planting tips is sent by email immediately after purchase.

Also Includes: Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.

Sizing: Sizing: At the time of shipment, the shrubs have a developed root mass around 3" in size and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Spacing: This 3-plant collection grows to fill a space up to about 12x20 feet. For a colorful privacy screen, plant in a row and provide space to allow for growth.

Containers: Due to the mature plant size reached after several years, this collection of shrubs is not recommended for containers.

Meet the Plants

Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Grows to 6-12 Ft

Spread 3-4 Ft

Blooms June-September

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet, Moist, Well-Drained

Soil Description: Gravel, Sand, Sandy Loam, Acid-Based

Attracts: Native Bees, including Pollen Specialist Bees, Butterflies, Birds, including Hummingbirds, Shorebirds, and Waterbirds

Deer Resistant: Yes

Other Attributes: Fragrant Blooms

Sea Myrtle

Baccharis halimifolia

Grows to 6-15 Ft

Spread 3-6 Ft

Blooms August-October

Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained

Soil Description: Sandy Loam, Sandy, Acid-Based

Attracts: Butterflies, Birds, Native Bees, including Pollen Specialist Bees

Deer Resistant: No

Other Attributes: Fast-Growing, Salt-Tolerant, Great Option for Screen/Buffer, Great for Erosion Control

Scarlet Hibiscus

Hibiscus coccineus

Grows to 3-6 Ft

Spread 1-3 Ft

Blooms July-September

Light Requirement: Sun

Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained

Soil Description: Loam, Organic Material

Attracts: Butterflies, Birds, including Hummingbirds, Native Bees, including Pollen Specialist Bees

Deer Resistant: Yes

Other Attributes: Striking Blooms

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You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
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Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
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Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
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All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
glove icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
globe icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
butterfly icon
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
globe icon
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
house icon
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
hand holding a plant icon
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

Meet the Growers

When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants. 

We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:

- Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.

- Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.

- The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.

- The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.

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11/29/2022
Savannah H.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Cute little guys

I got my little shrubs in great condition and they were fine in their carrying containers for several days while I was out of town. They’re in the ground now and taking to it perfectly. Very excited to see them grow.

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12/01/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

We are so glad to hear that your new shrubs are doing well! Thank you for your support.

KS
11/23/2022
Kate S.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great!

Everything arrived in good shape. Thank you for helping me make my yard wildlife-friendly.

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11/29/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate your support of our mission to help wildlife with native plants.

NS
10/17/2022
Nancy S.
United States United States
I recommend this product

They are healthy and growing well

I was impressed with packaging that they arrive in, I'll be back.

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10/24/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are so glad to hear that your plants are doing well.

CA
09/13/2022
Contance A.
United States United States
I recommend this product

A success so far

Plants arrived in good shape. I planted them in potting soil mixed with yard dirt and watered them when it didn’t rain. They’ve put out new leaves so I think we’re good. I can’t wait to see more bees and butterflies in the yard in the next few years!

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09/14/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

We are so glad to hear that you have had a good experience! Thank you for your support of our mission to help wildlife with native plants

CR
08/30/2022
Charles R.
United States United States
I recommend this product

M,first butterfly garden

The shipment was great. I watered them in place a few days then placed them in the ground. I have watered them as recommended. Two of them seem to be perking up but the third one seems to be slow in responding. I look forward them flourishing.

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08/31/2022

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We appreciate the support of our mission to help wildlife with native plants.