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Celebrate National Pollinator Month

Posted on by sunrise-sixteen
04
Jun

Brought to you by Sixteen Acres Garden Center in Springfield, MA

June is National Pollinator Month—the perfect time to celebrate the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects that help our gardens thrive.

At Sixteen Acres Garden Center, we’re proud to offer a wide selection of pollinator-friendly plants that do more than look beautiful—they help support the health of our local ecosystem. Whether you’re building a full pollinator garden or just adding a few favorites to your landscape, here are 10 plants in stock now that bees and butterflies can’t resist.

🐝 Top 10 Pollinator-Friendly Plants to Plant This June

  1. Milkweed (Asclepias)

    • Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed as a host plant for their caterpillars.

    • Look for native varieties like Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed).

  2. Bee Balm (Monarda)

    • Irresistible to hummingbirds and bees; produces bold blooms in red, pink, and purple.

    • Bonus: It’s deer-resistant and native to New England.

  3. Echinacea (Coneflower)

    • A staple in pollinator gardens, and it provides seed for birds later in the season.

  4. Lavender

    • Bees love its fragrance—and so do we!

    • Perfect for sunny, well-drained spots.

  5. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

    • Blooms from mid-summer into fall and attracts a wide range of pollinators.

  6. Coreopsis

    • Easy to grow and offers bright, daisy-like flowers bees can’t resist.

  7. Salvia

    • A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies with long-lasting flower spikes.

  8. Zinnias

    • Annual favorites for butterflies—especially monarchs and swallowtails.

  9. Liatris (Blazing Star)

    • Tall spikes of purple flowers that are both drought-tolerant and butterfly-friendly.

  10. Catmint (Nepeta)

  • Long bloom time and great for early-season foragers.

🌼 Why Pollinators Matter

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat. They help fertilize plants, increase garden yields, and keep our natural ecosystems in balance. By planting a pollinator garden, you’re not just helping your yard—you’re helping the planet.

📲 Pollinator Garden Planning? There’s an App for That!

Use the Sixteen Acres app to:

  • Get plant care tips

  • Access pollinator plant lists

  • Check for app-exclusive coupons and offers
    👉 Download it here and bring your pollinator garden to life!

Visit Sixteen Acres Garden Center this June and let’s plant something that gives back. Our team is here to help you choose the right plants, design your space, and create a pollinator-friendly paradise right in your own backyard.

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