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 yardWhere 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.Plant for PollinatorsDateSeptember 29, 2023Stepping Stones for Pollinators: Small Gardens, Big ImpactDateMay 27, 2023Tips for a Pollinator Friendly Organic GardenDateJanuary 11, 2025 Please leave this field emptyOh, hi there! 👋It’s nice to meet you.Sign up to receive notifications of new content and sales. This field is required.We don’t spam or sell your info!Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading... Published by Elliott@PW Elliott Gordon View all posts by Elliott@PW