Pollinator garden

Many types of birds are attracted to plants that produce plenty of seeds. By growing these seedy annuals and perennials in your own yard, you'll save money on birdseed and attract birds to your yard, too. Attract more birds to your garden by growing these seedy plants. #attractbirds #plantsforbirds #howtoattractbirds #seedyplants #flower #perennials #annuals #bhg

Turn your tiny outdoor space into a vibrant haven for local pollinators 🌸✨ By selecting native plants and maximizing vertical space, you can create a beautiful and buzzing garden that supports our essential pollinator friends. Let's make it happen! 🌼🐝

The turtlehead plant (Chelone obliqua) is named for its flowers that resemble a turtle's head. Learn to grow this native wildflower in your garden.

Fall Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana — Basically a Bright, Reliable Native Wildflower If you’re looking for a native perennial that lights up the late-season garden and keeps hummingbirds coming back for more, Physostegia virginiana, or Obedient Plant, might be your new obsession. Blooming significantly from late summer through fall, this species adds vertical rhythm […]

Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) is a tall, herbaceous perennial that brings a burst of color and ecological value to your garden from mid-late summer to fall. Its dense spikes of pink to lilac tubular flowers bloom upward along the stems, creating a dramatic display that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Supported by lance-shaped leaves on square stems, these striking blooms make obedient plant a favorite for prairies, meadows, and native gardens. Obedient plant gets its...

You may not have room for a full sized meadow in your yard but you do likely have room for a mini meadow-inspired garden in a sunny part of your yard. Here are some tips to get you started with a garden for butterfly, native bees and other pollinators that will be attracted to the native flowers and grasses in your new garden. A meadow is great for the whole family, but especially children who will love to discover the butterflies and hummingbirds that visit the garden. garden design...

Monarda Raspberry Wine - Common name: Bee Balm, Bergamot, Oswego Tea - Erect stems support uniquely shaped, berry-red, tubular flowers. Large leaves sport wine-colored highlights. Monarda Raspberry Wine color is outstanding, the blossoms are gorgeous and the smell is wonderful! The flower buds resemble raspberries and the leaves of Monarda can be used to flavor teas. A carefree strong grower. Exquisite when paired with Achillea or Russian Sage.

Aster Bluebird - Common name: Smooth Aster, Symphyotrichum laeve - Aster Bluebird provides a profusion of lavender-blue flower clusters atop vase-shaped plants. Trouble-free foliage. End-of-season flowering for Northern gardens. Superb in warmer areas. Asters provide a nectar source for butterflies as well as a host plant for their larvae. Clusters of daisy-like flowers are produced at the tips of branching stems and create a stunning display against the dark green foliage. Pairs nicely with...

Early-blooming bee balm provides color late-spring! Red-purple glossy leaves contrasted by light pink blooms. Native perennial loved by pollinators & deer-resistant. Zones 4 - 8, sun/part sun, 20” x 20” tall and wide at maturity.

Agastache 'Blue Boa' has large, deep violet-blue flower spikes that are held over deep green, scented foliage. Also referred to as Hummingbird Mint, Agastache 'Blue Boa' will attract masses of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Deadheading will keep this perennial looking great all summer. For best results, plant Agastache 'Blue Boa' in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Blue Boa' can handle poor soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established.

These are the kind of blooms that practically grow themselves—and bees can’t get enough of them. If you’re looking for low-effort ways to add color and life to your yard, this one’s for you. Tap to see which flowers will make your garden buzz with activity.

Your pollinator garden doesn’t have to fade with summer! Add fall blooming flowers that attract honey bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. This guide shares top late-bloomers that thrive in cooler weather and keep your garden buzzing. Perfect for planting in garden beds or colorful fall pots to support pollinators through the changing season.