National Pollinator Week: 5 Flowering Plants Pollinators Love

National Pollinator Week is the perfect time to celebrate the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that bring life to our landscapes. One of the easiest ways to support these important visitors is by planting flowers that provide nectar throughout the year.

Here are a few pollinator-friendly favorites from our inventory that add beauty to your landscape while helping local wildlife thrive.

Firebush

A South Florida favorite, Firebush produces vibrant red-orange blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It's heat-tolerant, easy to maintain, and provides color throughout much of the year.

Hibiscus

Known for its large tropical blooms, Hibiscus is a magnet for pollinators. The bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds while adding bold color to garden beds and landscapes.

Rose Begonia

With its continuous blooms and eye-catching color, Rose Begonia helps bring pollinator activity to patios, entryways, and garden beds while creating a lush tropical look.

Sunshine Mimosa

This Florida native groundcover produces charming pink flowers that attract pollinators while providing a low-growing alternative to traditional turf.

Thryallis

Thryallis produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom for much of the year, making it a favorite nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators.

Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Landscape

Supporting pollinators doesn't require a complete landscape makeover. Even adding a few flowering plants can help create a more welcoming environment for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

For the best results:

• Plant a variety of flowering species

• Include blooms of different colors and shapes

• Choose plants that flower throughout the year

• Group flowering plants together for greater visibility to pollinators

Celebrate National Pollinator Week

A beautiful landscape can do more than look good—it can provide valuable habitat for the pollinators that help our environment thrive.

This National Pollinator Week, consider adding a few pollinator-friendly plants to your yard and enjoy the color, movement, and life they bring to your outdoor space.

Shop our pollinator favorites and get growing today.