Pollinator plant list features species to support local insect populations

Glenda Humiston, Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Glenda Humiston, Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), lanceleaf tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata), phenomenal lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’), purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), chick lupine (Lupinus microcarpus), and purple needlegrass (Stipa pulchra) are among the plants listed as beneficial for pollinators. These species can support pollinator populations by providing essential resources such as nectar and pollen.

The list highlights a variety of native and adapted plants suitable for creating habitats that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Such plant selections can play a role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by supporting biodiversity.

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