Native & Pollinator Plantings
12 topics. Open a card for the full guide, or use the tags at the bottom.
Milkweed Plants
Monarch specificity by species, aphid tolerance, and long taproot transplant care.
Coneflower Native
Seed-head winter food, aster yellows scouting, and drought once established.
Black Eyed Susan
Self-sow enthusiasm, biennial vs perennial forms, and cheerful mass color.
Goldenrod Plants
Not hay fever villain—late nectar, lean soils, and aggressive rhizomes managed.
Bee Balm Plants
Powdery mildew airflow, rich soils, and hummingbird magnets in sun.
Wild Bergamot
Mint-family vigor, partial shade option, and tea-quality harvest timing.
Prairie Dropseed
Fine texture, low fertility preference, and fragrant summer inflorescence.
Butterfly Weed
Taproot transplant caution, bright orange drama, and milkweed chemistry without height.
New England Aster
Late-season pollinator banquet, height support, and mildew prevention with air.
Joe Pye Weed
Moist meadow presence, tall backdrops, and swallowtail appeal.
Blazing Star Liatris
Vertical spikes, dry-soil tolerance, and corm-like roots handled gently.
Coreopsis Native
Long bloom with deadheading, self-sow control, and lean-soil cheer.