This monster flower is an endoparasite that grows on the root and stems of other plants. Carrion-feeding flies are the primary pollinators, and the fetid odor emitted by the flower can attract them. They also produce heat to spread the odor. ...
Joe Pye (Eupatorium), support 42 species. Joe Pye is one of the best native alternatives for invasive Butterfly Bush, and includes Boneset, Snakeroot, and many species of Joe Pye. They produce a lot of nectar and pollen, making them an excellent choice for a pollinator garden. ...
2. Plants are a big deal. And lowly mussels, too. Charismatic animal species like grizzly bears and spotted owls often grab the most attention (and resources) from concerned conservationists looking to protect imperiled species. But equally important, and in many cases even more imperiled, are t...
It is a velvet colored rod shaped flowers that native to Mediterranean regions. The flower is famous for its rotten flesh like smell. This plant is named after famous Greek botanist Pedanius Dioscorides. It blooms in spring season. The strong, unpleasant smell of arum discoridis attracts pol...
Fortunately, interest in bringing pollinators and other creatures who are critical to our ecosystem continues to gain traction. Low-maintenance gardening. Gardeners continue to find that it’s helpful to include plants that are easy to maintain so you can have a beautiful outdoor space…and ...
This is one of my favorite pollinator plants. It begins blooming in summer, and the flowers continue until the first freeze in cooler climates. In Zones 8-9, sweet almond bush dies back to the ground in winter and regrows in spring. In zones 10-11, this is an evergreen plant with an...
Hydnora Africana is an achlorophyllous plant in the family of Hydnoraceae. It is native to southern Africa. The plant grows underground, except for a fleshy flower that emerges above ground and emits an odor of feces to attract its natural pollinators, dung beetles and carrion beetles. ...
Use a critter cage over the seeds and young plants if squirrels are digging them up. Sunflowers come in a wide range of sizes; some giant varieties can grow up to 10 feet tall. While blooming, sunflowers attract many beneficial insect pollinators. After blooming, you can expect to see ...
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Carpet sedum(Sedum lineare), also known as stonecrop, is an evergreen, pollinator-friendly succulent that thrives in rocky areas with poor soil. It is heat- and drought-resistant, and it needs little to no fertilizer. Creeping thyme(Thymus serpyllum) is a fragrant, sun-loving perennial tha...