Native plants evolved alongside local insects, so they often feed more pollinators and are adapted to your climate and soil.
How to choose
- Check your state's native plant society or extension service for regional lists
- Pick plants suited to your sun, soil and moisture
- Include host plants such as milkweed for monarchs
- Avoid plants listed as invasive in your state
- Ask whether nursery plants were treated with systemic insecticides
Seed mixes
Read the species list. Some cheap 'wildflower' mixes are mostly non-native annuals that bloom once and fade.
General information only. Check what's native in your area. Wildflower Daily isn't paid by any nursery or seed company.