‘Autumn Snow’ evergreen candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Autumn Snow'
An heirloom favorite, candytuft is a charming plant with excellent drought tolerance. It makes a … Continued
Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies are well-known pollinators, but there are thousands of unsung pollinator heroes, including moths, wasps, flies, and beetles, many mammals, birds, and reptiles, who also take on the job.
Pollinators move from plant to plant, fueling up with pollen and nectar from blooming trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, and herbs. As they move, the pollinators transport and deposit pollen, fertilizing plants and allowing them to reproduce.
Pollinator plants can be native and non-native, but not all flowering plants are equal when it comes to providing the highest quality protein-rich pollen. Many hybrids don’t even produce pollen at all. The following list includes pollen-rich plants to include in your garden to provide pollinators with food.
Local butterfly expert Lenora Larson has created these informational handouts. You can download them here!
• Butterflies: Flying Flowers in your Garden!
• A Vital Connection: Native Plants and Butterflies
• Long Lips Farm Caterpillar Foodplants
• Butterfly Bartending: Nectar Flowers
• Long Lips Farm: Selected Butterfly Nectar Flowers
• Bee Friendly: Plants for Bees and Other Pollinators
Since 1970 the population of North American birds has dropped nearly 30% — almost three billion birds have vanished from our forests, grasslands, and backyards in less than a human lifetime. It’s a chilling fact that makes it clear that we must act as individuals to help ensure their survival.
Most importantly, ninety-six percent of all terrestrial bird species rear their young on insects so it is also important to grow plants that feed insects to provide a well-rounded habitat in your garden.
Iberis sempervirens 'Autumn Snow'
An heirloom favorite, candytuft is a charming plant with excellent drought tolerance. It makes a … Continued
Ilex verticilata
A profusion of striking bright red berries will stop you in your tracks on your … Continued
Ipomoea x multifida
Large, glossy green leaves with fingers have a fantastic tropical palm-like look. Vigorous growing vines … Continued
Iris germanica ‘Matinata’
8-10 deep purple flowers per plant — makes an excellent cutting flower. Like most bearded … Continued
Iris versicolor
Grow in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. This iris may … Continued
Iris pallida ‘Albo-Variegata’
Striking sword-like leaves of golden-yellow and green stripes remain evergreen in mild winters. Lavender-blue flowers … Continued
Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold'
Lacy, deer-resistant foliage emerges bright gold in early spring and holds its brilliant color until … Continued
Itea virginica
‘Little Henry’ is a gorgeous native plant that prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet … Continued
Polemonium reptans
Jacob’s ladder flourishes in bright shade with moist rich loamy soil. Plants tolerate sandy, acid … Continued
Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
2024 Perennial Plant of the Year Found by and named after Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, … Continued
Juglans nigra
When grown in the open, the black walnut reaches 75′ tall with a round, low … Continued
Kalimeris yomena 'Variegata'
A variegated relative of the aster, ‘Variegata’ has narrow green leaves edged in yellow. As … Continued