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As part of the Aktioun Päiperlek, the Sicona intermunicipal syndicate has selected six native wild perennials of certified Luxembourgish origin, all especially valuable as nectar plants for butterflies and other insects. As a member municipality of Sicona, the City of Differdange is offering this package to residents free of charge—a simple way to turn a corner of your garden into a true butterfly bed.
Wild perennial packages can be reserved free of charge starting April 1, 2027 at sicona.lu.
Please note: package availability is limited. First come, first served!
Distribution will take place in early May 2027 at the following locations:
| Date | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2027 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Parking lot of the Hall polyvalent, 1A, chemin de Bergem, Schifflange |
| May 4, 2027 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Parking lot of the Frounert hall, 10, rue de la Laiterie, Bissen |
| May 4, 2027 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Sicona offices, 12, rue de Capellen, Olm |
| May 5 – May 7, 2027 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Sicona offices, 12, rue de Capellen, Olm |
Important: This offer is available exclusively to residents of Sicona member municipalities. Residents of non-member municipalities may only purchase a package if there are leftover supplies.
The plants carry the Wëllplanzesom Lëtzebuerg — Stauden label. They are grown and sold according to strict ecological criteria that guarantee their Luxembourgish origin.
These perennials aren’t just ornamental: they provide nectar and pollen that are essential for bees, butterflies, and many other pollinating insects. Hardy and low-maintenance, they will bloom for many years. They thrive in nutrient-poor soil, in a sunny spot that isn’t too damp.
| Perennial | Color | Bloom Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dianthus deltoides — Maiden pink | purplish pink | June–September | 20–45 cm (8–18 in) |
| Salvia pratensis — Meadow sage | purple | May–August | 30–80 cm (12–32 in) |
| Malva moschata — Musk mallow | pale pink | June–September | 40–80 cm (16–32 in) |
| Leucanthemum ircutianum — Oxeye daisy | white | May–August | 30–40 cm (12–16 in) |
| Origanum vulgare — Oregano | pinkish purple | July–September | 30–80 cm (12–32 in) |
| Viscaria vulgaris — Sticky catchfly | purplish pink | May–July | 25–60 cm (10–24 in) |
The bed measures 1 m by 1 m (about 3 ft by 3 ft). Arrange the perennials according to the planting diagram included in the package, placing the taller plants in the back so that each one gets plenty of light.
Looking to make your garden more colorful and more attractive to insects? Find more information and the full list of wild plant distribution points at wellplanzen.lu/stauden.
Enjoy your new butterfly garden! 🦋
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