What should I plant for the most pollinators? As much as possible! Okay, that’s not much of an answer. First, which kinds of pollinators do you want to attract? Hummingbirds – red tubular Penstemon and Acanthus flowers work great. Bees – sunflowers are your best bet. Butterflies and moths aren’t so picky, but you’ll want to provide host plants, like milkweed for Monarchs. Left: Male longhorn bees (genus Melissodes) shelter overnight on sunflowers (Helianthus) Right: Spiny goldenweed (Xanthisma spinulosum) volunteers in author’s yard Where can I buy these plants? Check out our new page here: pollinatorweb.com/host-plants/native-plant-nurseries/ Also, don’t kill all the “weeds” in your yard. Many native plants are dispersed by wind and birds and will grow on their own if given a chance. Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading... Published by Elliott@PW Elliott Gordon View all posts by Elliott@PW