The Pollinator Garden: How to Attract Bees, Butterflies & More

If your garden is buzzing, fluttering, and alive with color—congratulations, you’ve created a haven for pollinators! Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even certain beetles play a vital role in pollinating flowers and food crops, making your garden more productive and beautiful. But with pollinator populations declining, there’s never been a better time to plant with purpose.

Why Plant a Pollinator Garden?

Pollinators are essential to the ecosystem. They transfer pollen between flowers, which allows plants to produce fruits, seeds, and more flowers. Without them, much of our food and floral biodiversity would disappear.

Creating a pollinator garden helps:

• Support local bee and butterfly populations
• Encourage a more abundant veggie garden
• Add vibrant blooms to your space
• Educate kids and communities about nature

What to Plant: Top Flower Seeds for Pollinators

Pollinators love bright colors, rich nectar, and diverse blooms. The more variety you offer, the more species you'll attract. Here are some of our top picks to get your garden buzzing:

Bee Favorites

• Marigolds – These vibrant orange and yellow blooms not only attract bees but also help repel garden pests.
• Sunflowers – A pollinator powerhouse with large centers full of nectar and pollen.
• Lavender – Fragrant and drought-tolerant, a bee favorite with beautiful purple spikes.

Butterfly Magnets

• Zinnias – Bright, bold, and butterfly-loved blooms that last all summer.
• Milkweed – A must-have for monarchs, the only host plant for their caterpillars.
• Cosmos – Light, airy blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial bugs.

Hummingbird Helpers

• Morning Glory – These fast-growing vines open each morning with vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms hummingbirds adore.
• Wildflower Mix – A colorful blend of nectar-rich blooms designed to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all season long.

Tips for a Thriving Pollinator Garden

• Plant in clusters: Group similar flowers together to help pollinators find them easily.
• Stagger bloom times: Choose flowers that bloom in different seasons for continuous food.
• Avoid chemicals: Skip pesticides and herbicides—use natural pest control instead.
• Offer water: Use a shallow dish with pebbles to create a pollinator watering station.
• Let part of it grow wild: Native pollinators love a little controlled chaos.

Start Growing Today

With a few carefully selected seeds and thoughtful planting, you can turn your backyard into a thriving pollinator paradise. Whether you have a small patio or a sprawling garden, every pollinator-friendly plant makes a difference.

Ready to get started? Explore our full line of flower seeds and build your perfect pollinator patch today!