Plant These Native Perennials To Attract Pollinators

These are just a few of the many native plants we have in stock. Please stop by our store to check out our native plant selection.

Amsonia hubrichtii

Clusters of powder-blue star-shaped flowers enhance finely textured bright green foliage. Use in sunny mixed borders, woodland gardens or mass plantings. Brilliant golden-yellow fall foliage provides an exceptional late-season display.

Asclepias Incarnata

The nectar-rich flowers provide food for butterflies, especially the Monarch that proceeds to lay eggs on this and other milkweeds. Good in heavy wet soils at the edge of ponds, it also does well in rich garden soil.

Asclepias tuberosa

Native prairie wildflower. Fragrant orange flowers from mid to late summer. Leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae.

Baptisia australis

Mounds of clover-like blue-green foliage are the base for the blue-lavender, lupine-like flowers in early summer. Baptisia Australis has dark seed pods formed in fall that are a good counterpoint in cut flower arrangements.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Also known as Wild Ageratum, Mistflower is native to the east and southeastern United States. In northern areas, Mistflower can be late to emerge in the spring – as late as June, in partial shade. Covered with fuzzy tufts of blue-violet flowers for at least five weeks from late summer until frost. Mistflower spreads to form a dense ground cover, or large patch, in partially shaded settings with moist, well-drained soils. It also does well in full sun, given adequate moisture.

Pycnanthemum muticum

It is a top-notch pollinator plant with compact growth and silvery bracts. This mint relative bears oval-toothed leaves on strong square stems. In summer, plants are topped by dense, rounded clusters of tiny white to lavender tubular flowers. The flowers produce copious nectar, attracting various butterflies and other insects.

Dalea purpurea

This prairie plant excels in a variety of settings, including rock gardens, sunny perennial borders, native plant gardens, and naturalized prairie areas. It has an attractive garden form and thrives in sunny locations with average to dry soils. As a legume, Prairie Clover supports beneficial bacteria known as rhizobia, which help capture nitrogen from the air. These rhizobia assist in "fixing" nitrogen within the plant, allowing it to act as a natural fertilizer when its spent material decomposes and enriches the soil. Additionally, the flowers provide a valuable source of nectar for bumblebees and other pollinating insects.

Campanula rotundifolia

The harebell is a charming plant characterized by its small blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers that gracefully nod from the tips of slender stems. It offers a beautiful display, blooming in bursts from summer through fall. The plant develops rosettes of rounded basal leaves, which give way to clusters of wiry stems featuring long, narrow foliage.

The name "harebell" is thought to stem from a folk belief that witches used this plant to transform into hares. Additionally, harebell goes by several other common names, including bellflower, lady's thimble, witch's thimble, heathbells, fairies' thimbles, and dead men’s bells.

Historically, harebell has served a practical purpose as well; it was utilized to create blue dye for tartans and is proudly recognized as the symbol of the MacDonald clan. Its beauty and rich heritage make it a fascinating addition to any garden.