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🌼 Celebrate National Pollinator Month: 10 Plants Bees and Butterflies Love

Posted on by Mike Paduch
06
Jun

June is National Pollinator Month — the perfect time to plant with purpose! At Crystal Lake Garden Shop, we’re passionate about growing plants that not only look beautiful but also support the vital work of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These hardworking creatures are responsible for pollinating one-third of the food we eat — and they need our help.

To celebrate, we’ve handpicked 10 pollinator-friendly plants that are in stock now. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro, these plants are easy to grow, beautiful in the landscape, and absolutely loved by bees and butterflies.

🐝 10 Pollinator-Friendly Plants You’ll Find at Crystal Lake

1. Lavender

Its fragrant purple blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Plus, it’s deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.

2. Coneflower (Echinacea)

This native perennial is a pollinator favorite. Its vibrant petals and prominent seed heads provide food from summer to fall.

3. Bee Balm (Monarda)

True to its name, Bee Balm attracts bees and hummingbirds with its spiky, colorful flowers and strong herbal scent.

4. Black-Eyed Susan

These sunny yellow blooms light up any garden and offer a reliable nectar source through late summer.

5. Milkweed (Asclepias)

Essential for monarch butterflies, milkweed is the only plant where they lay their eggs — and it’s a nectar powerhouse.

6. Salvia

A long-blooming garden favorite, Salvia comes in many colors and is adored by hummingbirds and bumblebees.

7. Zinnias

Perfect for sunny borders or containers, zinnias attract butterflies with their bright, bold blooms.

8. Phlox

This summer bloomer provides clusters of fragrant flowers that appeal to butterflies and native bees alike.

9. Yarrow (Achillea)

Its flat-topped clusters are landing pads for pollinators. Yarrow thrives in hot, dry spots too!

10. Lantana

This heat-loving annual produces nonstop blooms in rainbow colors — bees and butterflies can’t resist.

🧠 Why Pollinators Matter

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even certain beetles and flies play a crucial role in the reproduction of over 75% of flowering plants — including many fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Without them, food diversity and natural ecosystems would suffer.

But pollinators face threats from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Planting pollinator-friendly flowers is a simple, effective way to support them — right in your own backyard.

🌸 Visit Us to Plant with Purpose

Stop by Crystal Lake Garden Shop this June to:

  • Browse our selection of native and pollinator-supportive plants

  • Get expert planting tips from our friendly staff

  • Pick up free educational materials on pollinator gardening

  • Join our Pollinator Month Specials in the app!

Let’s grow a garden that buzzes with life and color. 🐝🦋🌼

Mike Paduch