Pollinators are facing a decline in their populations worldwide , and this full sun garden offers an opportunity to help in your own yard .
Food , water , and shelter are necessary for the survival of bees , butterflies , moths , birds , bats , beetles , wasps , and flies . In this garden you will find a diverse range of native plants that bloom at different times , providing food throughout the year . In addition , you will find larval host plants , plants that offer a place to rest and reproduce , and food sources for many birds and small mammals . These perennials have been grouped together by species , helping pollinators to efficiently locate and fertilize their flowers . The upright seaside goldenrod and beebalm create a backdrop for the loose white wild indigo , while a mass of little bluestem weave through the perennial mix . The purple coneflower , butterfly milkweed , black-eyed Susan , anise hyssop and garden phlox comprise the back layer providing a mix of colorful flowers . The delicate foliage of the common yarrow and lanceleaf coreopsis create a lower border , flanking the aromatic foliage of the Georgie savory .
* If desired , larger plant material such as maples , redbuds , tulip poplars , black gums , sumac and elderberry could be incorporated in this garden mix .
* Full sun refers to areas in your garden that receive six to eight hours of sun each day . Partial sun refer to areas of your garden that receive between four hours and six hours of sun each day . If your plant calls for partial sun , it will do better at the higher end of this sun exposure scale .
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