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Whether you’re looking to fill a small flower bed or your entire yard, if your goal is to attract all kinds of pollinators and seed-spreaders, then these are for you: Bee Balm
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Other attractive plants for pollinators and seed-spreaders include Verbena, Thistle, Nasturtium, and Hollyhock. But maybe you’re not interested in attracting just any friends into your yard. Maybe you’d like to avoid the avian seed-spreaders, because they like to wake you up at 6AM singing with the sunrise. Maybe you’d rather not have butterflies, because that means caterpillars, which appear to be tasty snacks to dogs and toddlers alike. Or maybe you’re hoping not to attract bees, because you’ve got kiddos around and aren’t interested in the crocodile tears that come with bee stings (trust us, we’ve been there). If you want to be a bit more specific in what you attract, check out these: Lavender - Good for Butterflies and Bees
Borage – Good for Butterflies and Bees
Liatris – Good for Butterflies and Hummingbirds Phlox – Good for Butterflies and Hummingbirds Geraniums – Good for Hummingbirds and Bees Other more selectively attractive plants include Scabiosa and Delphinium, good for butterflies and hummingbirds, Four O’Clocks and Paintbrushes, good for hummingbirds and bees, and Cosmos and Goldenrods, good for butterflies and bees. Lastly, we want to point out that you don’t actually have to have a flower garden, or flowering plants in general, to contribute to the pollinators and seed-spreaders. Some trees and shrubs will also get the job done, and require much less maintenance: Oak TreesWillows
Cherry TreesOther tree species great for the birds, the bees, and everything in between include Birches, Dogwoods, Hollies, Elderberries, Mulberries, and Junipers. So there you have it. Any combination of the plants listed above will turn your yard into an oasis of food, pollen, and nesting ground. No matter which you choose to plant, keep in mind that all of our flying friends are most attracted to a diverse range of options—like us, they’re not happy with the same-old-same-old for every meal. A healthy mix of perennials, flowering plants, and trees or shrubs will ensure every single bee, bird, and butterfly has something to snack on, and will help the stability of your local ecosystem! Now, if you’re interested in keeping insects and birds and butterflies away, tune in next week for our article, Ecological Warfare: What to Plant to Discourage Potential Pests. AuthorEmily Casuccio is sister and sister-in-law to Rebekah and Scott Rushing, and has over half a decade of experience in copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, and developmental storyboarding. She's worked with both published and undiscovered authors on both fiction and nonfiction, and takes pride in supporting local businesses. Her passion lies in the written word and helping authors of all capacities realize their dreams and achieve their fullest potential. To learn more about her, read samples of her work, or contact her, visit her online portfolio. Sources:
The Bee Conservancy 10 Best Flowers for Attracting Hummingbirds Attract Birds: A Dozen Native Trees And Shrubs That Birds Love Attracting Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators Pictures: Bee Balm Bees Borage Butterflies Cherry Tree Generic Flower Garden Geraniums Hummingbirds Lavender Liatris Monarch Butterfly Oak Tree Phlox Sage Willow Zinnia
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6/2/2020 08:06:22 am
Wonderful article! Great combination of information and pictures. Really helped me to identify which plants I need to add to my garden to help our ecosystem. Thank you!
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