Pollinator Power

The “Pollinator Power” palette blends warm, colorful flowers with soft blue accents to support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This combination will be abuzz with life on any sunny site!

Plant species:

  • Simpson’s Stopper

  • Button Sage

  • Firebush

  • Spotted Beebalm

  • Pineland Lantana

  • Black-Eyed Susan

  • Coreopsis

  • Blue-Eyed Grass

Ideal site conditions:

  • Full sun

  • Well-draining soil

  • Ideal for fence lines, and property edges

  • Performs well with low irrigation once plants are established

Who This Garden Helps:

  • Native Bees: Continuous nectar and pollen from spring through fall.

  • Butterflies: Nectar-rich flowers and a diverse planting structure supports their life cycle.

  • Hummingbirds: Firebush and lantana flowers provide reliable food during warm months.

  • Beneficial insects: Wasps and beetles that help keep landscapes healthy.

Maintenance Tips:

  • Minimal pruning needed — avoid frequent shearing to keep flowers coming.

  • Leave some flowers standing at the end of the season to support late pollinators.

  • Expect some natural reseeding; this is a sign of a healthy garden.