Discover how you can attract pollinators to your yard with native plants.
For many homeowners, the perfect morning consists of a hot cup of coffee and a view. Vibrant flowers, hummingbirds in the garden, and butterflies on native flowers aren’t only picturesque, but they’re a vital component of our fragile ecosystem. Essentially, natural pollination leads to the production of foods we can eat and seeds that can create more plants. Discover how you can create a pollinator-friendly garden and attract bees, butterflies, and birds with native plants.
Intro to Pollinators
Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another of the same species, to produce fertile seeds. The process is dependent upon pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other species of animals. In the United States, one-third of all agricultural output depends on pollinators.
Native plants are best adapted to the local growing season, and local pollinators have evolved with them. For example, hummingbirds sip nectar from long tubular honeysuckle flowers, while bees prefer open-faced sunflowers. In most cases, non-native plants cannot provide pollinators with enough nectar or pollen.
Using Native Plants
According to research, native wildflowers are four times more attractive to native bees than exotic flowers. Since native perennials and shrubs are well adapted to the growing conditions of your land, they can thrive with minimum attention. Planting pollinator-friendly native plants ensures that your landscape contributes to biodiversity and habitat restoration.
American Native Plants can help you decide which species of native flowers, shrubs, and trees for pollinators would be best for your garden or landscape design.
Attracting Bees with Native Plants
Bumblebees and honeybees play a crucial role in the survival of our planet. You can do your part in supporting bee populations by planting bee-friendly native plants. Ensure that the native plants you choose are rich sources of pollen or nectar, such as coneflowers, goldenrod, and milkweed.
Adding a variety of native pollinator plants that bloom in spring, summer, and fall will provide continuous food sources for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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