September is Pollinator Month: Plants That Keep Bees & Butterflies Happy

September may mark the return of school routines, but it’s also a peak season for pollinators in your garden. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are still busy gathering nectar, and you can support them with late-blooming plants that provide both food and beauty.

Goldenrod – Often misunderstood, goldenrod is not the cause of allergies (that’s ragweed!) and instead is a pollinator magnet. Its golden plumes light up the garden and feed countless native bees and butterflies.

Joe Pye Weed – A towering perennial with soft mauve-pink flower clusters, Joe Pye Weed is irresistible to butterflies like monarchs. Plant it in sunny borders or near a wet spot in your yard.

Zinnias – These easy-to-grow annuals come in a rainbow of colors and bloom until frost. Bees and butterflies love them, and kids do too—they’re one of the most rewarding flowers to grow.

By adding just a few of these plants, you’ll keep your garden buzzing with life well into fall while helping pollinators thrive.

🌼 Redwood Nursery is proud to be part of the Grow Campaign and the Plant a Pollinator promotion. Stop in to explore our Proven Winners® pollinator-friendly selections, Espoma organic soils and fertilizers, and Coast of Maine composts to give your plants the best start.

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