10 Plants Bees and Butterflies Love
From your friends at Fran’s Flowers
June is National Pollinator Month—a time to celebrate the bees, butterflies, and other vital creatures that help our gardens grow. At Fran’s Flowers, we’re all about creating beautiful spaces and supporting the ecosystem. That’s why we’ve stocked our benches with pollinator-friendly plants that are as good for the planet as they are for your yard.
Whether you’re planting a full pollinator garden or just want to add a few nectar-rich favorites to your containers or beds, these ten picks are sure to bring the buzz—and the butterflies!
🐝 10 Pollinator Favorites to Plant This June
1. Coneflower (Echinacea)
A must-have! Long-blooming, drought-tolerant, and a favorite of bees and butterflies alike.
2. Bee Balm (Monarda)
True to its name, this vibrant bloomer draws bees and hummingbirds with its unique shape and strong fragrance.
3. Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
A cheerful classic that offers long-lasting blooms and non-stop pollinator action.
4. Milkweed (Asclepias)
Essential for monarch butterflies—both as a nectar source and as a host plant for caterpillars.
5. Lavender
Beloved by bees and gardeners for its scent, soft color, and drought tolerance.
6. Salvia
Available in many colors, salvia is a hummingbird magnet that also attracts bees and butterflies.
7. Zinnias
Fast-growing and full of bright blooms, zinnias are perfect for bees and make great cut flowers.
8. Agastache (Anise Hyssop)
Tall and aromatic, it draws all kinds of winged visitors while adding structure to garden beds.
9. Yarrow (Achillea)
Its flat-topped blooms give butterflies an easy landing spot—and it thrives in sunny, dry areas.
10. Lantana
Perfect for containers and garden borders, this heat-lover blooms nonstop and brings all the pollinators.
🌼 Why Pollinators Matter
Pollinators are responsible for helping more than 75% of flowering plants and crops reproduce—including many of our favorite fruits and vegetables. Supporting pollinators means healthier gardens, stronger ecosystems, and a more beautiful world for everyone.
🌸 Create a Pollinator Paradise
You don’t need acres of space to make a difference. Even a few pollinator plants in a sunny container can provide valuable nectar and habitat. For best results:
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Plant in clusters so pollinators can feed efficiently
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Avoid pesticides, especially when plants are in bloom
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Choose a mix of plants that bloom from early summer to fall
Stop by Fran’s Flowers this month to browse our pollinator-friendly section, ask questions, and bring home plants that give back. We’ll help you pick the perfect varieties for your space—sun or shade, container or garden bed.
Let’s make this National Pollinator Month count—one plant, one pollinator at a time.