Full sun equals best blooms.
Most top pollinator plants thrive with six to eight hours of direct sunlight.
Water consistently.
Even heat-tolerant plants need established watering early in the season.
Stagger blooms.
Aim for a mix of plants that bloom early, mid, and late summer so there’s always food available.
Check dimensions.
Additionally, be sure to check height and width of full-grown plants before laying them out in your beds.
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Skip double petal varieties.
These often produce less nectar/pollen than single-flower forms.
Mix shapes and colors.
Different pollinators prefer different flower forms.
Let some plants go to seed.
Pollinators feed on seeds and seed heads; they support birds too.
Mulch and protect.
Keep soil cool and moist during summer droughts.
Ready to Start Planting?
Top Summer bloom picks (HERE).
