Ageratum
Ageratum also known as “Flossflower”, is a must-have for any pollinator-friendly garden. Its clusters of soft, button-like blooms provide vibrant color all season long while continuously reblooming. A favorite among bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this charming annual not only draws in beneficial pollinators but is also deer resistant!
Alyssum
Alyssum is a garden favorite, showcasing delicate clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that bloom abundantly. Its sweet scent is irresistible to bees and butterflies, making it a fantastic choice for attracting pollinators. With is graceful trailing habit, Alyssum is perfect for hanging baskets, so you can support your pollinator friends without needing a garden bed!
Borage
Borage, or “Starflower”, is a versatile herb known for its striking blue, star-shaped blooms. Not only are its flowers edible and commonly used for garnishes, but they also serve as a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects. A wonderful addition to any pollinator garden!
Calendula
Calendula is a garden staple, loved for its long-lasting blooms and pollinator-friendly nature. A favorite for cut flower arrangements, this bright and cheerful annual thrives in full sun and in both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. With its resilience and beauty, Calendula is a must-have for any garden looking to attract bees and butterflies while adding a splash of color all season long.
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is a showstopper with its elegant, bell-shaped flowers that come in a stunning array of colors and sizes. Often seen cascading from hanging baskets, this eye-catching plant is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, thanks to its nectar-rich, tubular blooms. Perfect for adding color and movement to your garden, Fuchsia is a beautiful choice for any pollinator-friendly space.
Impatiens
Impatiens are a timeless garden favorite, known for their large, vibrant blooms and a wide variety of colors. Perfect for brightening up containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, these plants provide nonstop color all season long. Their long-lasting flowers are especially popular with butterflies making them a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
Marigold
Marigolds are a timeless garden favorite, known for their vibrant, long-lasting blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Beyond their beauty, they serve a practical purpose – repelling pests in vegetable gardens while remaining unappealing to deer. At the same time, their nectar-rich flowers attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them a must have annual for any garden.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium boasts showy, fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Available in a range of colors and both mounding and trailing varieties, it offers incredible versatility in the garden. Whether used as ground cover, trained to climb, of tucked into containers and garden beds, Nasturtium adds beauty while attracting plenty of bees, making it a pollinator-friendly favorite.
Nicotiana
Nicotiana features elegant, fragrant, star-shaped flowers, available in a range of beautiful colors. A favorite of hummingbirds, this stunning annual adds beauty to any garden while being deer resistant. Perfect for containers and hanging baskets, Nicotiana brings pollinator appeal to your outdoor space, no matter the size.
Petunia
Petunias are a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike, offering a brilliant burst of color for hanging baskets, containers, and sunny garden beds. Their long-lasting blooms attract both hummingbirds and butterflies and are available in an incredible variety of colors and series to choose from.
Salvia
Salvia stands tall in the garden with its beautiful spires of tubular flowers that bloom all summer long. This vibrant, pollinator-friendly plant is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while remaining unattractive to deer. Perfect for adding height and color to your gardens, Salvia is a beautiful and low-maintenance choice.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are a fun and fragrant annual, available in an array of colors. With the spikes of pea-like blooms, they add vibrant beauty to cut flower gardens, garden beds, as well as containers. A favorite among bees and hummingbirds, Snapdragons bring both color and pollinator activity to any outdoor space.
Sunflower
Sunflowers make a bold statement in the garden with their towering stems, golden petals, and dark, eye-catching centers. A favorite among bees and butterflies, these blooms bring life and movement to the garden. Whether used as a striking focal point or in a cut flower garden, Sunflowers are a timeless choice for adding beauty and pollinator appeal to any space.
Verbena
Verbena boasts clusters of star-shaped flowers in a stunning array of colors. With a beautiful trailing habit, it’s perfect for hanging baskets and containers, spilling elegantly over the edges. Its long-lasting nectar-rich blooms are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for attracting pollinators all summer long.
Zinnia
Zinnias, with their vibrant colors and daisy-like blooms, are a standout choice for both pollinator and cut flower gardens. This sun loving plant is a great choice for drawing butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Perfect for adding color and attracting pollinators, Zinnias are a must-have for any garden.
