Plant these pollinator-friendly perennials to attract butterflies, bees, and birds

 

Plant these pollinator-friendly perennials to attract butterflies, bees, and birds year after year:

1. Catmint (Zones 3–8) – Loved by bees.

2. Sedum (Zones 3–9) – Late-season nectar for butterflies.

3. Butterfly Weed (Zones 3–9) – Monarch host plant.

4. Black-Eyed Susan (Zones 3–9) – Bright daisies for butterflies & birds.

5. Anise Hyssop (Zones 4–9) – Bees adore its blooms.

6. Bee Balm (Zones 4–9) – Hummingbird favorite.

7. Meadow Blazing Star (Zones 3–8) – Attracts Monarchs.

8. Purple Coneflower (Zones 3–9) – Nectar for pollinators, seeds for finches.

9. New England Aster (Zones 4–8) – Fall nectar source.

10. Joe Pye Weed (Zones 4–9) – Buzzing with butterflies.

11. Butterfly Bush (Zones 5–9) – Fragrant clusters for butterflies.

Plant these together and you’ll have a thriving, colorful sanctuary for wildlife with very little maintenance.

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