Seeds and Flower Bulbs that Attract Pollinators

A sure sign of a successful garden is one that is teeming with an array of pollinators. They’re not only beautiful, giving your garden life and movement, they are also absolutely necessary in vegetable gardens. Pollinators look for two things while visiting a garden: pollen and nectar. Both of these are delicious treats only found in flowers. The most effective step to attract pollinators to your garden is to plant flowers. However, bees and butterflies are not completely impartial when it comes to flowers. They do prefer some flowers over others, like ones with bright colors or bell-shaped flowers. Flowers like sunflower, bee balm, salvia, butterfly weed, butterfly bush, lavender, snapdragon, blanket flower, and marigold are usually the most successful.

The rewards of growing a pollinator garden

  • Big, colorful blooms are the best attractors
  • Consider planting native varieties to supply viable habitat for the pollinators that evolved with them
  • Plant bright flowers on edges of garden and within vegetable plants to attract area pollinators
  • Create a vibrant, living garden by attracting pollinators with intentional plantings

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    Ranunculus Bulbs - Happy Mix

    You can't help but smile over this cheery blend of warm colors

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Happy Mix

    You can't help but smile over this cheery blend of warm colors
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    As Low As $30.49
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    Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

    This perennial heirloom cultivar is hardy in all USDA zones

    Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

    This perennial heirloom cultivar is hardy in all USDA zones
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    As Low As $5.49
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    Perennial Babys Breath Seeds

    Everything you love about the annual variety, with far less work
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    Perennial Babys Breath Seeds

    Everything you love about the annual variety, with far less work
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    As Low As $4.99
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    Ranunculus Bulbs - Mix

    Save yourself a difficult decision and grow one of each

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Mix

    Save yourself a difficult decision and grow one of each
    As Low As $30.49
    As Low As $30.49
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    Peony Roots - Jumbo Shirley Temple

    Known for large blooms that fade from pink to white over time
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    Peony Roots - Jumbo Shirley Temple

    Known for large blooms that fade from pink to white over time
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    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Snowman

    These elegant alabaster blooms last a week or more in the vase

    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Snowman

    These elegant alabaster blooms last a week or more in the vase
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Palmer Penstemon Seeds

    Hummingbirds can't resist these rosy nectar-rich blooms

    Palmer Penstemon Seeds

    Hummingbirds can't resist these rosy nectar-rich blooms
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    As Low As $5.49
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    Florida Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 easy-to-grow wildflowers that thrive in hot and humid conditions

    Florida Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 easy-to-grow wildflowers that thrive in hot and humid conditions
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    As Low As $7.39
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    Zinnia Seeds - Candy Stripe Mixed

    A unique heirloom characterized by red striped petals

    Zinnia Seeds - Candy Stripe Mixed

    A unique heirloom characterized by red striped petals
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Dahlia Bulbs (Ball & Decorative) - Shirley Mix

    This blend of blushing pink ball and decorative dahlias explodes with texture

    Dahlia Bulbs (Ball & Decorative) - Shirley Mix

    This blend of blushing pink ball and decorative dahlias explodes with texture
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    As Low As $47.29
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    Dahlia Bulbs (Decorative) - Gerrie Hoek

    This beautiful rose-colored decorative bloom is a classic cut flower

    Dahlia Bulbs (Decorative) - Gerrie Hoek

    This beautiful rose-colored decorative bloom is a classic cut flower
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    As Low As $20.99
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    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Pink Shades

    Large, quilled blooms with peach undertones

    Zinnia Seeds - Cactus Pink Shades

    Large, quilled blooms with peach undertones
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    As Low As $4.99
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    Tarragon Seeds

    Used raw or cooked in many classic continental dishes

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    Used raw or cooked in many classic continental dishes
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    As Low As $4.99
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    St. Johns Wort Seeds

    Multifaceted herb sought after by pollinators

    St. Johns Wort Seeds

    Multifaceted herb sought after by pollinators
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    As Low As $5.79
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    Poppy Seeds - Lilac Pompon

    Fluffy fringed petals make this bloom unlike any poppy we've ever seen

    Poppy Seeds - Lilac Pompon

    Fluffy fringed petals make this bloom unlike any poppy we've ever seen
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    Zinnia Seeds - Exquisite

    These elegant blooms go through several stages of color throughout the season

    Zinnia Seeds - Exquisite

    These elegant blooms go through several stages of color throughout the season
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    As Low As $4.49

The rewards of growing a pollinator garden

  • Big, colorful blooms are the best attractors
  • Consider planting native varieties to supply viable habitat for the pollinators that evolved with them
  • Plant bright flowers on edges of garden and within vegetable plants to attract area pollinators
  • Create a vibrant, living garden by attracting pollinators with intentional plantings

A sure sign of a successful garden is one that is teeming with an array of pollinators. They’re not only beautiful, giving your garden life and movement, they are also absolutely necessary in vegetable gardens. Pollinators look for two things while visiting a garden: pollen and nectar. Both of these are delicious treats only found in flowers. The most effective step to attract pollinators to your garden is to plant flowers. However, bees and butterflies are not completely impartial when it comes to flowers. They do prefer some flowers over others, like ones with bright colors or bell-shaped flowers. Flowers like sunflower, bee balm, salvia, butterfly weed, butterfly bush, lavender, snapdragon, blanket flower, and marigold are usually the most successful.