Now is the time to plant plants for pollinators! Annual plants offer all season color to attract pollinators to the garden. Herbs feed us while they feed them. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are not shy when their favorite flowers welcome them in all seasons long!

• Plant in large swaths of repetitive color and variety to direct pollinators into the garden.
• Avoid using pesticides, both organic and conventional, unless absolutely necessary.
• Vary flower shapes and size to attract a wide range of foragers.
• Read more about planting for pollinators on the blog, 10 Tips for Pollinator Planting.

Instead of harvesting all the basil for your pesto, let some plants flower. Bees like basil too! Read about all the basil on the blog!

Wispy foliage is a great addition to any garden and is the primary food source of swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Delicious too! Shop here.

We love the delicate scent and so do they. Bees appreciate these flat flowers as a landing pad for collection. Shop here.

The quintessential garden plant! So easy to grow and they pair well with herb and veggie gardens. Shop here.

Large clusters of star-like flowers that are made to thrive in our hot summer conditions. Excellent in the landscape or staring in a patio container. Full sun all the time! Shop here.

The true blue flowers of our favorite variety, Black and Blue set this plant apart. Salvia blooms from mid-spring into fall. The foliage has an anise- or sage-scented aroma. Irresistible to bees and hummingbirds. Shop here.

Also known as the Mexican sunflower, tithonia boasts orange-red flowers and is a favorite of pollinators. Grows up to 5 feet tall! Shop here.

Referred to as Verbena b. for those in the know. While not a stunner on the greenhouse bench, this is a tall, upright verbena that carries 2- to 3-inch clusters of pinkish-purple blooms on wiry, self-supporting stems. Attractive to many species of bees and also butterflies. Shop here.

Ka-Pow. The best bang for your pollinator buck! Various heights and colors available. Use Profusion zinnias in the front of the garden, Zesty zinnias for mid-height and Benary's Giant and State Fair Mix for big height and cutting gardens. Shop here.