June is when the garden comes into full swing — full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it’s the perfect time to plant with purpose, supporting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding vibrant, eye-catching color.

Why these plants work?

• Long bloom periods
• Nectar-rich flowers
• Sun-loving, resilient growth
• Low maintenance once established

Feed blooms: Side dress with FlowerTone to keep flowers coming strong

Keep it going: Deadhead regularly using pruners to encourage more blooms

Plant diverse flower shapes: Diverse flower shapes = diverse pollinator species! Ensure that pollinators of all shape and sizes can access food.

Echinacea (Coneflower)
Full sun • 2–4 ft
Tough, drought-tolerant native with long-lasting blooms that bees can’t resist.

Salvia
Full sun • 18–36 in
Spiky blooms that flower for weeks and respond well to deadheading.

Nepeta (Catmint)
Full sun • 12–24 in
Soft, mounding habit with continuous lavender-blue blooms and excellent heat tolerance.

Agastache (Anise Hyssop)
Full sun • 2–4 ft
Highly fragrant foliage with long bloom time and constant pollinator activity.

Monarda (Bee Balm)
Full sun–part sun • 2–4 ft
Bold, shaggy blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds alike.

Coreopsis
Full sun • 18–24 in
Bright, cheerful blooms that flower nonstop through summer.

Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)
Full sun • 2–3 ft
Classic golden flowers with dark centers; extremely reliable and easy to grow.

Yarrow (Achillea)
Full sun • 18–36 in
Flat-topped blooms that are great for pollinators and excellent for cutting/drying.

Phlox (Garden Phlox)
Full sun–part sun • 2–4 ft
Fragrant clusters of flowers that add strong mid-to-late summer color.

Penstemon (Beardtongue)
Full sun • 1–3 ft
Tubular flowers perfectly shaped for hummingbirds; very drought tolerant.

Salvia
Full sun • 18–36 in
A repeat bloomer that hummingbirds visit constantly for nectar.

Lobelia
Part sun • 12–24 in
Bright, tubular flowers that shine in containers or garden edges.

Eutrochium (Joe Pye Weed)
Full sun–part sun • 4–6 ft
Tall native that creates structure and draws in pollinators late in the season.

Sedum (Stonecrop)
Full sun • 12–24 in
Succulent foliage with late-season blooms that pollinators rely on.

Aster
Full sun • 1–4 ft
Essential late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Little Bluestem
Full sun • 2–3 ft
Native ornamental grass with striking blue-green blades and fall color.

Prairie Dropseed
Full sun • 2–3 ft
Fine-textured native grass with graceful form and subtle fragrance in bloom.

Plant it now, and your garden won’t just look alive — it’ll be alive, buzzing with energy all summer long.

Happy planting and we will see you at Tonkadale!