The Power of Pollinator Gardens
All across the country, there's a magical hum of warmer weather in the air, and the first few spring buds are starting to appear. This also means there's no better time to start planning your summer pollinator garden! Pollinator gardens are full of flowers that support bees, butterflies, moths, and even birds in your community. Their beautiful blooms provide food and shelter to pollinators, who then support the growth of fruits, seeds, and new plants in the area. Our seed blends are the perfect way to start building a pollinator garden in your backyard and promote the planet's health!
There are a few key considerations when planting a successful pollinator garden. Including a diverse combination of plants with different bloom times, shapes, and colors can be helpful to keep pollinators coming to your garden all season. Try to look up plants native to your region, as native plants are more attractive to local pollinators and make it easier to keep healthy in your particular climate. Pick plants in varied colors, textures, and heights — pollinators attract flowers with different shapes, so be sure to mix things up! Finally, avoid using pesticides in your garden, as pesticides and fertilizers can harm pollinators.
We have so many incredible Anellabees seed blends, including blends that are specially formulated to attract bees and butterflies or honeybees and pollinators. Here are some of our favorite flowers and herbs to include in your unique home pollinator garden.
Lemon Queen Sunflower Blend
With their vibrant yellow petals surrounding a rich chocolate center, Lemon Queen Sunflowers are a bold and beautiful symbol of summer. Their large heads provide nectar to pollinators, while the seeds keep birds flocking back.
Vera Lavender for Pollinator Gardens
Vera Lavender has long been cherished for its lush scent and elegant appearance. Lavender is fast-growing and hearty, and a magnet for bees and butterflies. As a drought-tolerant plant, it works well in sunny gardens and containers.
Lemon Mint Bee Balm Seeds
Bee balm, as the name suggests, is a favorite of bees! Its tiered lavender-pink blooms add a herby scent to any garden, and its savory green leaves can even be used instead of oregano in your favorite recipes.
Crimson and Dutch Clover Bee-Friendly Seed Blend
Crimson and Dutch Clover bring a burst of deep red and snow-white color to backyards and other open spaces. Pollinators won't be able to resist foraging in their fluffy blooms, and they even help improve your soil's health.
Zinnia Pumila Flower Seeds
The bolder the bloom, the better! Zinnias are easy to grow, come in gorgeous colors, and bloom until the first frost. They are perfect for attracting butterflies and can be cut to make stunning indoor arrangements.
When you are ready to plant your pollinator garden, choose a sunny spot with adequate space for your flowers to grow. Pollinators prefer to forage in groups of flowers rather than scattered individual plants, so stage your flowers in groups of three or four for maximum appeal.
From edible seed mixes to colorful mixes of annuals and perennials, we have so many wildflower seed mixes that will keep bees and butterflies thriving all season long. Whether you're an advanced gardener or just starting to develop your green thumb, planting pollinator-friendly flowers is one of the best ways to support a healthier planet. Shop all of our seed collections HERE.