Plants for Pollinators

Plants for Pollinators

Varieties that provide nectar and pollen to pollinators. These plants are often brightly coloured and very fragrant. Many of the best plants to attract pollinators are native plants as they produce large amounts of nectar and pollen vs hybrid varieties.

Shrubs

Botanical Name Common Name
Acer Maples
Amelanchier Saskatoon/Serviceberry
Arctostaphylos Bearberry
Aronia Chokeberry
Cornus Dogwood
Cotoneaster Cotoneaster
Eleagnus Russian Olive/ Silverberry Wolf Willow
Hydrangea Hydrangea
Ligustrum Privet
Prunus Cherries and Russian Almond
Quercus Oak
Ribes Currant/Gooseberry/Josta Berry
Rosa Roses
Rubus Raspberry/Blackberry
Salix Willows
Sambucus Elder/Elderberries
Shepherdia Buffaloberry
Spiraea Spirea
Symphoricarpos Snowberry/Coralberry

Perennials

Botanical Name Common Name
Achillea Yarrow
Agastache Hyssop
Allium Ornamental Onion
Arctostaphylos Kinnikinnick/ Bearberry/Manzanita
Dianthus Dianthus/Pinks
Geum Avens
Hemerocallis Daylily
Heuchera Coralbells
Lavandula Lavender
Liatris Liatris/Blazing Star/Gay Feather
Linum Flax
Mentha Peppermint
Monarda Bee Balm
Nepeta Catmint
Stachys Lamb’s Ear

Grasses

Botanical Name Common Name
Andropogon Big Bluestem Grass
Bouteloua Blue Grama Grass
Koeleria Blue Hair Grass / Junegrass
Schizachyrium Bluestem Grasses
Sorghastrum Indian Steel Grass

Trees

Botanical Name Common Name
Acer Maple
Amelanchier Saskatoon/ Serviceberry
Cercis Eastern Redbud
Malus Apples/Crabapples
Prunus edible and ornamental varieties
Pyrus Pears
Robinia Purple Robe Locust
Salix Willow
Syringa Lilac
Tilia Linden