The Bee Buffet: Top Native Plants to Feed Local Pollinators

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – A favorite of bees and butterflies, this hardy flower blooms in mid-to-late summer.

Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) – While best known for feeding monarch butterflies, milkweed also attracts many native bee species.

Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) – As the name suggests, bee balm is a magnet for pollinators with its aromatic leaves and showy blooms.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – These bright yellow flowers are easy to grow and loved by bees and butterflies.

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) – A late-season bloomer, goldenrod helps pollinators store energy for winter.

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) – With its spiky purple flowers, it offers both beauty and food for pollinators.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda didyma) – Another bee balm variety, it supports bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects.

Aster (Symphyotrichum spp.) – Blooming in late summer and fall, asters are key for bees preparing for winter.

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