Pollinator Plants

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Pollinator perennials are plants that provide food and shelter to pollinating insects and other species They often have colorful and/or fragrant flowers or foliage to attract the desired pollinator․ Such plant species are often bred with the intent to improve their value to wildlife and to attract such species as bees‚ butterflies‚ and hummingbirds ․ The benefit of growing these perennial plants for gardens is to provide a means to create outdoor beauty while simultaneously contributing to biodiversity in a community․ This list shows the environmental benefits of pollinator plants through the emphasis on the aesthetic characteristics of plants which attract pollinators and sustain them․ Native pollinators also benefit from biodiversity Native pollinators‚ such as some species of bees and butterflies‚ evolved along with the native flowers that are present in a system‚ and generally have great adaptability to their surroundings․ Overall‚ they comprise a key element of the Earth's complex web of life․ Another way gardeners can help native pollinators is to plant perennials native to their area․ Planting native plants is a good option to increase the number of native pollinators․ Native plants provide food sources and other needs that are important to the survival of many native pollinators that other plants cannot provide․ This highlights the importance of conserving and promoting the local biodiversity found in the areas where these species are native․ The seasonal blooming patterns of pollinator perennials are closely intertwined with the life cycles of pollinators The times of flowering in which certain species of plants bloom are critical for maintaining a continuous supply of nectar and pollen that many pollinators depend upon․ For example‚ earlier blooming plants such as crocuses and snowdrops can help provide resources during the spring‚ when food is scarce for pollinators․ Later blooming plants such as coneflowers and asters provide resources in the late summer

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