Pollinator Pleasers
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Anise-Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum. A species of plant in the mint family. Size 6ft. Can be dead-headed and shaped lightly from spring until-mid summer. Blooms mid-summer to fall. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Bee Balm
Monarda. A species of plant in the mint family. Size 1-4ft. Once bee balm flowers begin to bloom, pick them often to encourage more growth. Full Sun, Partial Sun. Bee balm has a citrusy aroma and a minty taste.
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Blazing Star
Liatris A clump-forming plant in the sunflower family. Size 2-4ft. Liatris can also be grown from seeds. If grown from seeds, they will bloom the second year after planting them. The bright purple spikes are often the star of a butterfly garden. Soil Type: Medium-moisture, well-drained.
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Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa A species of milkweed. Known as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and its copious production of nectar. During its first year of life you should maintain a moist soil environment. Can be invasive unless you break off the seed pods before they mature. Full sun.
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Cone Flower
Echinacea. A species in the daisy family. Clump-forming perennials that grow to a mature size of between 12-36 inches wide and up to four feet tall. Hardy, drought-tolerant, long-blooming. Carefree plants that butterlies love.
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Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum A species in the sunflower family. A true butterfly magnet. Tall Joe Pye Weed grows up to 8 feet tall. Full, partial sun. For a shady location try Sweet Joe Pye Weed. Rich, slightly moist soil. Not suited for small spaces. Needs room to spread.
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Lance Leaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata A species in the asteraceae family. Clump-forming perennials that is very dependable and prolific. Will thrive in conditions of high heat , drought and humidity. Bees, birds and butterflies love them. 1-2.5 ft tall. Soil loam, sand.