We all know that pollinators are important to our gardens, as well as the ecosystem since the birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flit around spreading pollen from flower to flower. That being said – even though I love flowers, botanicals, nature and understand the importance of bees, I’m not a huge fan of them because I’m allergic to them. Makes it a little touchy when hanging out in a flower field!
So while I personally don’t have plants or flowers that may attract pollinators, I can appreciate their beauty and importance of them! If you aren’t sure what types of plants that will attract the busy little critters, here’s a shortlist for you:
Milkweed – Monarch butterflies in particular love these!
Coneflower is a big attractor due to its vibrant colors.
Black-eyed Susan have a bright yellow color that is not only fun to look at but the bees love them.
And of course, Lavender and Sage with their beautiful different shades of purple and aromatic scents.
When you do plant, do a little research in terms of blooming seasons and spread the planting out a little bit, so that they bloom at different times and you keep the birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds happy and pollinating! Bonus – you get to enjoy them in your garden as well!
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