Helping pollinators
one plant at a time.
● Newest Plant Profiles
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Plant Profile: Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)
Partridge pea is an annual with cheery yellow flowers that spreads readily by seed. It’s a popular plant with bees, butterflies, and birds and a larval host for 3 species of butterflies. The leaves close up in the afternoon and when touched, so it is also known as sensitive plant.
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Plant Profile: Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
While trumpet vine is an often much maligned native due to its aggressive spread, it is also easy to grow and a hummingbird magnet! It’s a great choice if you have a large property where it can spread unimpeded or a strong fence or power pole where it can climb.
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Plant Profile: Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana)
The name skullcap comes from the skull or helmet shaped flowers, which are particularly popular with bumblebees. This is one of the showiest plants in the genus and, like other members of the mint family, it has square stems and can form tightly packed colonies.
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Plant Profile: Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Prairie coneflower tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as well as heat and drought. This flower looks great massed in borders or in the back of a garden due to its height. This cheery addition to your yard is popular with both bees and butterflies and the seed heads are popular with birds.
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Plant Profile: Appalachian Bellflower (Campanula divaricata)
Unsurprisingly, Appalachian Bellflower is most often found growing in the Appalachian Mountains. It prefers rocky soils that tend to be dry and favors sloping, open woodlands and rocky outcrops. The blue flowers are extremely small but bloom in large quantities, which makes for a striking display. It is drought tolerant.
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Plant Profile: Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)
While Northern Bush Honeysuckle is primarily native to the Northeast and Midwest United States, parts of its range do extend into Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. This small shrub has good fall color and and looks particularly stunning when grouped in masses or used as a shrub border.
● Featured Articles
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What are Keystone Species?
You cannot research native plants without running into the term “keystone species” on almost every page. But what are keystone species? “Keystone Species” is a term popularized by Dr. Doug Tallamy, an entomologist and the author of “Nature’s Best Hope” and “Bringing Nature Home.” Read more
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Review: Keten 5 Pack Plant Protectors on Amazon
While cages are not required to grow healthy plants, if you have trouble with small animals they can help prevent damage. These plant protecting cages are sturdy, affordable, easy to assemble, and can be customized to your size needs, making them a great option for protecting everything from saplings to seedlings. Read more
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Monarchs in Crisis: 9 Native Milkweeds You Can Plant to Help
Monarchs had their second worst year on record this past fall. As their population declines due to habitat loss, increased pesticide use, and climate change, the best thing we can do to help is plant native milkweeds in our yard. Here are 9 milkweed species native to the Southeast that you can plant right now. Read more
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17 Drought Tolerant Plants for Spring Blooms
Planting native is an excellent way to conserve water because native plants in general need much less water than non-natives. Choosing native plants is a great way to help pollinators, the planet, and your wallet! Here are 17 drought tolerant plants that bloom in the spring to support early pollinators. Read more
● About Me
I’m Emily, the creator and author behind this blog. When I first started trying to attract pollinators to my yard, everything pointed to native plants. I had to spend hours and hours researching what to grow because there was no central hub of information for new gardeners like myself. So I decided to create it. I hope my website helps you skip the research and get straight to planting.
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