The massive responsibility for the proper functioning of our ecosystem lies on the little backs of the pollinators – a heavy burden for their tiny shoulders to bear!
Every day, the tiniest visitors to your garden are hard at work. The spectacular butterflies you see flying by and those ever-busy bees buzzing around are transferring pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to reproduce to make seeds and fruits. And you may not have given it a thought - without pollinators, there will be no food for us. So thank these winged wonders that are helping your garden to thrive. Here are some plants that you can grow to help attract pollinators to your garden.
Butterfly Bush
As the name suggests, butterfly bushes are a fantastic choice for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Lavender, pink, white, or purple blooms unleash sweet fragrance during summer and spring, and unlike annuals, these shrubs are woody and can survive for decades with occasional pruning and little care.
Daisy
This humble white flower is a prime attractor of butterflies and bees. The classic white and yellow Shasta daisies are particularly proficient at attracting tiny flying friends. But daisies are also available in other vibrant shades like pink, yellow, and more.
Sunflower
Sunflowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and you will surely find one to love and grow in your garden. You may have to keep them away from birds and rodents who often dig them off before the plant can grow. Bees and butterflies are particularly fond of sunflowers.
Calendula
Calendulas are cheery yellow or annual orange blooms that can be grown easily from seed. They do not just attract buzzing bees to your backyard - you can also use the dried flowers to prepare tea.
Dandelion
You don’t have to use pesticides to do away with these beautiful yellow delights. These ecologically important and beautiful plants are the easiest and hardiest blooms that can attract beneficial bugs to your garden. Instead of getting rid of dandelions, you should do everything in your power to boost their growth. The blooming season of dandelions is long - from early spring and continuing throughout summer - being the much-needed supplier of food for pollinators like bees.
These cheery plants are magnets for various pollinators and can be a sure hit in your garden.
