Collection: 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

  • main-collection-product-grid crocus orange monarch | copyright: Floramedia UK Ltd

    Crocus Bulbs - Orange Monarch

    These showy orange blooms are a favorite with pollinators at the onset of spring
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    Crocus Bulbs - Orange Monarch

    These showy orange blooms are a favorite with pollinators at the onset of spring
    Regular price As Low As $13.95
    Regular price $17.99 Sale price As Low As $13.95
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  • main-collection-product-grid dahlia tender mix

    Dahlia Tubers - Tender Mix

    An all-time best seller, this blend of delicately-colored blooms will melt your heart

    Dahlia Tubers - Tender Mix

    An all-time best seller, this blend of delicately-colored blooms will melt your heart
    Regular price As Low As $48.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $48.99
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    Cosmos Seeds - Seashells Mix

    A unique variant that has hiding spots for raindrops and critters

    Cosmos Seeds - Seashells Mix

    A unique variant that has hiding spots for raindrops and critters
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid ranunculus black

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Black

    For the gothic or cottage garden, these velvety blooms are a must grow

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Black

    For the gothic or cottage garden, these velvety blooms are a must grow
    Regular price As Low As $29.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $29.99
  • main-collection-product-grid catmint six hills giant

    Catmint Roots - Six Hills Giant

    Fragrant lemon-scented foliage

    Catmint Roots - Six Hills Giant

    Fragrant lemon-scented foliage
    Regular price As Low As $18.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $18.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia pumila white

    Zinnia Seeds - Pumila White

    These bushy plants are at home in poor soil or container gardens

    Zinnia Seeds - Pumila White

    These bushy plants are at home in poor soil or container gardens
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
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    Daffodil Bulbs (Large Cupped) - Precocious

    The first flower to bloom is also the most beautiful
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    Daffodil Bulbs (Large Cupped) - Precocious

    The first flower to bloom is also the most beautiful
    Regular price As Low As $10.95
    Regular price $22.99 Sale price As Low As $10.95
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  • main-collection-product-grid english wallflower

    English Wallflower Seeds

    Adaptable and easy to grow, these nectar-rich flowers draw pollinators

    English Wallflower Seeds

    Adaptable and easy to grow, these nectar-rich flowers draw pollinators
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid lisianthus celeb madonna

    Lisianthus Seeds - Celeb Madonna

    Beautifully wavy, ruffled, fringed petals in shades of pink

    Lisianthus Seeds - Celeb Madonna

    Beautifully wavy, ruffled, fringed petals in shades of pink
    Regular price $5.99
    Regular price Sale price $5.99
  • main-collection-product-grid sweet pea blue mix

    Sweet Pea Seeds - Blue Mix

    A perfect pairing of violet and cream-colored blooms

    Sweet Pea Seeds - Blue Mix

    A perfect pairing of violet and cream-colored blooms
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid lacy phacelia

    Lacy Phacelia Seeds

    These nectar-rich lilac wildflowers bring pollinators in droves

    Lacy Phacelia Seeds

    These nectar-rich lilac wildflowers bring pollinators in droves
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid tulip and daffodil wonderland mix

    Tulip & Daffodil Wonderland Mix

    Massively large blooms pair in elegant and romantic shades of apricot and blush
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    Tulip & Daffodil Wonderland Mix

    Massively large blooms pair in elegant and romantic shades of apricot and blush
    Regular price As Low As $20.95
    Regular price $25.99 Sale price As Low As $20.95
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid black eyed susan gloriosa daisy mix

    Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Gloriosa Daisy Mix

    We think these golden blooms are divine

    Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Gloriosa Daisy Mix

    We think these golden blooms are divine
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid morning glory grandpa ott

    Morning Glory Seeds - Grandpa Ott

    Violet petals cup a cream eye that seems to radiate light

    Morning Glory Seeds - Grandpa Ott

    Violet petals cup a cream eye that seems to radiate light
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid sweet pea royal mix

    Sweet Pea Seeds - Royal Mix

    Extra-large, ruffled blooms in a rainbow of colors

    Sweet Pea Seeds - Royal Mix

    Extra-large, ruffled blooms in a rainbow of colors
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid crocosmia mix

    Crocosmia Bulbs - Mix

    These tubular, sunset-colored blooms last up to two weeks in the vase

    Crocosmia Bulbs - Mix

    These tubular, sunset-colored blooms last up to two weeks in the vase
    Regular price As Low As $26.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $26.99
  • main-collection-product-grid gazania sunshine mix

    Gazania Seeds - Sunshine Mix

    This low-growing, colorful multiplier loves the summer heat

    Gazania Seeds - Sunshine Mix

    This low-growing, colorful multiplier loves the summer heat
    Regular price $5.49
    Regular price Sale price $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid cosmos daydream

    Cosmos Seeds - Daydream

    It's easy to lose yourself in these ombre blush blooms

    Cosmos Seeds - Daydream

    It's easy to lose yourself in these ombre blush blooms
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
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    Allium Bulbs - Small Flowering Mix

    Brighten up your spring flower patch with little multi-colored blooms
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    Allium Bulbs - Small Flowering Mix

    Brighten up your spring flower patch with little multi-colored blooms
    Regular price As Low As $12.95
    Regular price $15.99 Sale price As Low As $12.95
    Sale
  • main-collection-product-grid phlox blue paradise

    Phlox Roots - Blue Paradise

    Periwinkle-colored blooms like these are hard to find

    Phlox Roots - Blue Paradise

    Periwinkle-colored blooms like these are hard to find
    Regular price As Low As $19.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $19.99
  • main-collection-product-grid tulip merlot melody mix

    Tulip Bulbs - Merlot Melody Mix

    Full bodied and rich, these dark tulips add contrast to flower arrangements
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    Tulip Bulbs - Merlot Melody Mix

    Full bodied and rich, these dark tulips add contrast to flower arrangements
    Regular price As Low As $14.95
    Regular price $19.99 Sale price As Low As $14.95
    Sale
  • main-collection-product-grid poppy bridal silk

    Poppy Seeds - Bridal Silk

    White satin blooms add a touch of purity to any bouquet

    Poppy Seeds - Bridal Silk

    White satin blooms add a touch of purity to any bouquet
    Regular price $6.99
    Regular price Sale price $6.99
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    Scarlet Sage Seeds

    Nectar-rich scarlet flowers are a beacon for hummingbirds

    Scarlet Sage Seeds

    Nectar-rich scarlet flowers are a beacon for hummingbirds
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid cleome cherry queen

    Cleome Seeds - Cherry Queen

    Add flamboyance to the pollinator patch with this pink goddess

    Cleome Seeds - Cherry Queen

    Add flamboyance to the pollinator patch with this pink goddess
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99

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.