Looking to lend a helping hand to pollinators? It’s a straightforward process – all you have to do is create a garden (while avoiding the use of pesticides). By growing these stunning and sweet-smelling plants, you’ll attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other friendly pollinators to visit your garden. Whether you opt to allocate a small section of land for your buzzy friends or incorporate them into your pre-existing planting plan, it’s up to you. Not fond of ornamentals? Don’t worry – pollinators are just as fond of vegetable gardens.

One out of twenty-one plant species is the Aster x frikartii, which attracts butterflies during early summer to fall. These daisy-like flowers are their favorite spot to sip on nectar while basking in the sun. This plant is a perennial and thrives best under full sunlight.

One of the most beautiful plants you can find is the butterfly bush, scientifically known as Buddleja davidii. It boasts slender cones of flowers that bloom during spring and summer, making it a perfect addition to any garden. This plant is evergreen or deciduous and thrives under the sun or light shade.

The third plant on our list is the butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), which boasts delicate and slender flower cones that bloom in both spring and summer. This plant can thrive in both evergreen and deciduous settings, as long as it receives plenty of sunlight or light shade.

Number four on our list is fennel, a plant that produces delicate yellow flowers in the summertime, making it a popular spot for bees to gather. It can be grown as an annual or perennial plant and requires full sun to thrive.

Out of 21, here’s the fifth one!

Check out this photo taken by Linda Lamb Peters featuring Lantana. This plant has small blooms that are grouped together all year round in mild temperatures. It’s an evergreen shrub but only lasts a year in colder climates. Lantana thrives in full sunlight.

Looking for a great plant to add to your pollinator garden? Look no further than bee balm, also known by its scientific name Monarda. As the name suggests, this lovely plant is a favorite of bees and other pollinators. Its clusters of long-tubed flowers are not only attractive to these important insects, but also to hummingbirds. Best of all, bee balm is a perennial that can thrive in sunny locations or in areas with light shade, particularly in hot climates. So why not give bee balm a try in your garden and see how it helps support our precious pollinators?