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Perennial flowers that attract pollinators to your garden

Plant these perennials and you're sure to have loads of beneficial pollinators visiting your garden, including butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds. The flowers listed here have been chosen for their colors, shapes and fragrance, and are all varieties known to attract and support pollinators - perfect for planting near veggie beds.

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  1. Gaillardia Goblin, Blanket Flower

    ‚Goblin‚ Gaillardia has daisy-like blooms with scarlet petals and fringed yellow tips. Very resistant to heat, humidity, and drought, ‚Goblin‚ blooms all summ...

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    Goblin Gaillardia Goblin Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora
    As low as $5.32
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Goblin' Gaillardia has daisy-like blooms with scarlet petals and fringed yellow tips. Very resistant to heat, humidity, and drought, 'Goblin' blooms all summer delivering continuous, vibrant color. Highly attractive to pollinators. (Gaillardia)
  2. Red Phlox Starfire, Phlox paniculata, Garden Phlox in the garden

    ‚Starfire‚ Phlox is a standout variety with striking, cherry-red flowers and dark burgundy-bronze leaves. Its fragrant, showy blooms attract a variety of pollinators to t...

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    Starfire Phlox Garden Phlox Starfire Phlox paniculata Starfire
    $7.99 Sale $6.39
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Starfire' Phlox is a standout variety with striking, cherry-red flowers and dark burgundy-bronze leaves. Its fragrant, showy blooms attract a variety of pollinators to the garden, including hummingbirds and butterflies. With vibrant color and an enthusiastic tendency to rebloom after deadheading, 'Starfire' makes a great addition to cutting gardens and summer bouquets. Prefers full sun. (Phlox paniculata)
  3. KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster, Aster novae-angliae, with bee

    KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster brings vibrant, magenta-red blooms to the fall garden. A profusion of daisy-like flowers covers every inch of this compact, mounding aster for weeks at a t...

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    KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
    $8.65 Sale $6.92
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster brings vibrant, magenta-red blooms to the fall garden. A profusion of daisy-like flowers covers every inch of this compact, mounding aster for weeks at a time, providing a rich source of nectar for pollinators. This low-maintenance marvel maintains a tight, bushy habit without cutting back. (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
  4. Sunny Days Daylily Collection

    Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Four Daylily varieties dazzle in a harmonious color palette of sunny yellow, warm pink, and...

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    Sunny Days Daylily Collection Sunny Days Daylily Collection Hemerocallis
    $73.32
    Per Collection of 12
    Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Four Daylily varieties dazzle in a harmonious color palette of sunny yellow, warm pink, and classic orange, paired with attractive arching foliage that fills in the garden all season. Plant along a fence, driveway, patio, or perennial border for a row of cheerful blooms from early summer to early fall. (Hemerocallis)
  5. Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Monarda didyma Jacob Cline with Hummingbird

    ‚Jacob Cline‚ Monarda is a colorfully vibrant, mildew-resistant variety of the cherished Bee Balm plant. Loved by both gardeners and hummingbirds, crimson red crown-shape...

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    Jacob Cline Bee Balm Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Bergamot Monarda didyma Jacob Cline
    As low as $9.32 Sale $7.46
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Jacob Cline' Monarda is a colorfully vibrant, mildew-resistant variety of the cherished Bee Balm plant. Loved by both gardeners and hummingbirds, crimson red crown-shaped blooms appear on tall, herbaceous plants in mid summer. Its fragrant foliage and tolerance of pests, mildew and clay soils make 'Jacob Cline' a true favorite in the perennial bed. Deer resistant. (Monarda)
  6. Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed PP#27918, Coreopsis Li'l Bang™  Red Elf PP#27918, photo courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.

    Li‚l Bang Red Elf PPAF is one of the smallest, compact Coreopsis reaching heights of 9-12”. Although its shorter, it has larger blooms than most and it produces a unique ...

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    Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed PP#27918 Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ Red Elf PP#27918
    $11.99 Sale $9.59
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Li'l Bang Red Elf PPAF is one of the smallest, compact Coreopsis reaching heights of 9-12”. Although its shorter, it has larger blooms than most and it produces a unique red flower with white tips. Plant as a border and enjoy blooms from summer to early fall. (Tickseed)
  7. Anise Hyssop Mango Tango, Agastache Mango Tango, close up of peach-pink flowers, photo courtesy of Walter's Garden

    As vivid as a summer sunset, luminescent ‚Mango Tango‚ Hyssop features peach-pink flower spires accented by rose-colored calyxes in a tidy, compact form. Perfect for plan...

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    Mango Tango Hyssop Mango Tango Hyssop PP#28747 Agastache Mango Tango PP#28747
    $9.32 Sale $7.46
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    As vivid as a summer sunset, luminescent 'Mango Tango' Hyssop features peach-pink flower spires accented by rose-colored calyxes in a tidy, compact form. Perfect for planters and gardens where you can brush by the fragrant foliage and watch nectar-rich blooms draw butterflies from mid-summer until fall. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and sun-drenched sites with well-drained soil. (Agastache)
  8. Indian Pink, Spigelia marilandica with hummingbird

    Indian Pink is an easy-to-grow native woodland perennial which prefers moist and well-drained soils. The unusual blooms are trumpet shaped with a red exterior, yellow inside, and a u...

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    Indian Pink Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica
    $17.32
    Per Bag of 3
    Indian Pink is an easy-to-grow native woodland perennial which prefers moist and well-drained soils. The unusual blooms are trumpet shaped with a red exterior, yellow inside, and a unique flare at the top that forms a star shape. This woodland plant has glossy green foliage and spreads easily. Grows in part sun to full shade. (Spigelia marilandica)
  9. Dragon's Blood Sedum

    Create a charismatic carpet of changing colors with ‚Dragon‚s Blood‚ Sedum. Growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, the succulent green leaves are edged in dark cranberry ...

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    Dragon's Blood Sedum Stonecrop Dragon's Blood Sedum spurium Dragon's Blood
    As low as $6.39
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Create a charismatic carpet of changing colors with 'Dragon's Blood' Sedum. Growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, the succulent green leaves are edged in dark cranberry and covered with vivid red, starry flowers in late summer. Foliage turns crimson with the arrival of cool weather. 'Dragon's Blood' makes an excellent groundcover owing to its spreading habit and tolerance of dry soils. (Sedum spurium)
  10. Royal Catchfly, Silene regia

    A showy prairie native for tough soils, Royal Catchfly brings bright red to the garden or meadow palette. Standing tall with starry scarlet flowers, they are highly attractive to rub...

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    Royal Catchfly Royal Catchfly Silene regia
    $13.32 Sale $10.66
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    A showy prairie native for tough soils, Royal Catchfly brings bright red to the garden or meadow palette. Standing tall with starry scarlet flowers, they are highly attractive to ruby-throated hummingbirds and black swallowtail butterflies. Tiny white hairs softly coat lanceolate leaves, giving Royal Catchfly a downy appearance and creating contrast for mid-to-late summer flowers. (Silene regia)
  11. Scarlet Bee Balm, Monarda didyma, close up of red flowers

    A native wildflower beloved for its brilliant red tufted blooms atop tall, sturdy stems, Scarlet Bee Balm is favored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators as a source of abun...

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    Wild Scarlet Bee Balm Wild Scarlet Bee Balm Monarda didyma
    As low as $157.98 Sale $126.38
    Per Tray of 16
    A native wildflower beloved for its brilliant red tufted blooms atop tall, sturdy stems, Scarlet Bee Balm is favored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators as a source of abundant nectar. Deliciously fragrant foliage is deer and rabbit resistant. Tall and dramatic, this wildflower spreads readily, ideal for rain gardens, cottage gardens, and an intriguing backdrop in perennial borders. (Monarda)
  12. Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis, close up of flowers

    Cardinal Flower, a hummingbird favorite, puts on a show in late summer with tall, vivid red flower spikes that add bold color to the late-season garden. Native to North America, it t...

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    Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis
    $13.32 Sale $10.66
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Cardinal Flower, a hummingbird favorite, puts on a show in late summer with tall, vivid red flower spikes that add bold color to the late-season garden. Native to North America, it thrives in partially-shaded areas with moist soil and will naturalize if conditions are favorable. Tolerates deer. (Lobelia cardinalis)
  13. Penstemon Red Riding Hood, Bearded Tongue

    ‚Red Riding Hood‚ Penstemon has bold, cherry-red spikes that form on compact, upright foliage and act as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. This easy-to-grow pere...

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    Red Riding Hood Penstemon Red Riding Hood Beardtongue PP#18950 Penstemon Red Riding Hood PP#18950
    $13.32 Sale $10.66
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Red Riding Hood' Penstemon has bold, cherry-red spikes that form on compact, upright foliage and act as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. This easy-to-grow perennial makes a unique, vibrant statement in the garden and is lovely when cut for bouquets. Drought-tolerant. (Penstemon) PP#18950
  14. Windwalker™Royal Red Sage, Salvia darcyi x microphylla PWIN02S

    Windwalker™Royal Red Sage is a hummingbird’s dream come true. Ruby-red blooms stand atop tall stems, calling pollinators from miles around. Gardeners delight in how easy this...

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    Windwalker™ Royal Red Sage Windwalker™ Royal Red Sage Salvia darcyi x microphylla PWIN02S
    $10.65 Sale $8.52
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Windwalker™Royal Red Sage is a hummingbird’s dream come true. Ruby-red blooms stand atop tall stems, calling pollinators from miles around. Gardeners delight in how easy this salvia grows – a graceful open habit, quick growth, and majestic size are just a few of its charms. Blooms earlier and over a long season. Improved winter hardiness. (Salvia darcyi x microphylla PWIN02S)
  15. Red Gaillardia Arizona Red Shades, Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, photo courtesy of Walters Garden Inc

    With a little deadheading, Gallardia Arizona Red Shades will bloom all summer long, providing vibrant color to almost any perennial garden. Like all Gaillardia, this variety thrives ...

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    Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Arizona Red Shades
    $7.32 Sale $5.86
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    With a little deadheading, Gallardia Arizona Red Shades will bloom all summer long, providing vibrant color to almost any perennial garden. Like all Gaillardia, this variety thrives in full sun and tolerates most soil types. It is unappealing to deer and rabbits, but attracts pollinators to the garden all season long. A dwarf variety, Arizona Red Shades grows to be only 12” tall and makes for the perfect border plant, container perennial, or small space staple. We love Gaillardia because it is so easy to grow and works really well in hard-to-maintain areas of our gardens.
  16. Red Tiger Lily Bulbs Black Beauty, Lilium, Tiger Lily with hummingbird

    ‚Black Beauty‚ Lily is hardy, easy to grow and produces a stunning show, with 15 to 40 flowers per stem. Its striking blooms range from red to burgundy and are contrasted...

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    Black Beauty Lily Bulbs Black Beauty Lily Lilium lancifolium Black Beauty
    $19.99 Sale $17.99
    Per Bag of 3
    'Black Beauty' Lily is hardy, easy to grow and produces a stunning show, with 15 to 40 flowers per stem. Its striking blooms range from red to burgundy and are contrasted by an eye-catching lime-green center star. Tolerates part shade and attracts butterflies. (Lilium)
  17. Crimson Red Oriental Poppy, Papaver orientale Crimson Red

    A classic perennial for mid-spring color, few flowers are as arresting as ‚Crimson Red‚ Oriental Poppy. Vivid red petals surround a black center for a powerful dr...

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    Crimson Red Oriental Poppy Crimson Red Oriental Poppy Papaver orientale Crimson Red
    $9.32 Sale $7.46
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    A classic perennial for mid-spring color, few flowers are as arresting as 'Crimson Red' Oriental Poppy. Vivid red petals surround a black center for a powerful draw to early season pollinators. Crepe-paper-like flowers contrast vividly against hairy, grey-green foliage. Deer and rabbit resistant, this cold-hardy long-lived perennial is perfect for worry-free gardening. (Papaver)
  18. Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, with butterfly, Photo Credit - Quartl

    ‚Silky Deep Red‚ Tropical Milkweed is noted for its long bloom season, producing clusters of orange-red flowers with yellow centers from late spring to fall. This lush be...

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    Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower Asclepias curassavica Silky Deep Red
    As low as $9.06
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Silky Deep Red' Tropical Milkweed is noted for its long bloom season, producing clusters of orange-red flowers with yellow centers from late spring to fall. This lush beauty carries an air of exotic mystery when planted as an annual in cooler zones, or used as a statement in container gardens. Young foliage has reddish tones adding to the variety’s distinctive beauty. (Asclepias curassavica)
  19. Red and Yellow Gaillardia Arizona Sun, Gaillardia, Blanket Flower

    Looking for bold, fiery color all season long? Arizona Sun’s bold red blooms are edged in bright yellow, making a fun and bright statement from early summer to fall. This easy-...

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    Arizona Sun Gaillardia Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Arizona Sun
    $7.32 Sale $5.86
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Looking for bold, fiery color all season long? Arizona Sun’s bold red blooms are edged in bright yellow, making a fun and bright statement from early summer to fall. This easy-to-grow perennial attracts goldfinches, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. It won the All-American Selections Award in 2005 and we aren’t surprised! This hardy perennial is deer resistant, drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any growing condition. Once established, this perennial requires little care and maintenance to come back year after year. Arizona Sun’s bright blooms also make for spectacular bouquets!
  20. Red Tiger Lilies in bloom

    With traits similar to the original Orange version, the Red Tiger Lily has the same strong, upright stems and distinctive fragrance. Its crimson petals are flecked with dark spots an...

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    Red Tiger Lily Bulbs Tiger Lily Red Lilium lancifolium Red
    $13.32 Sale $11.99
    Per Bag of 3
    With traits similar to the original Orange version, the Red Tiger Lily has the same strong, upright stems and distinctive fragrance. Its crimson petals are flecked with dark spots and bend backwards as they open. Appearing in mid to late summer, the saturated red blooms are stunning in a vase. (Lilium)
  21. Coreopsis Mercury Rising, Tickseed, Photo Credit Walters Gardens, Inc

    Create a long-lasting, bold statement with this Coreopsis. Mercury Rising’s velvety-red blooms are 3” across and long-lasting, blooming from late spring into the fall. PP...

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    Mercury Rising Coreopsis Mercury Rising Tickseed PP#24689 Coreopsis Mercury Rising PP#24689
    $11.99 Sale $9.59
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Create a long-lasting, bold statement with this Coreopsis. Mercury Rising’s velvety-red blooms are 3” across and long-lasting, blooming from late spring into the fall. PPAF (Coreopsis)
  22. Li'l Bang Starlight Coreopsis with Red and White Blooms, Photo Courtesy Of Walters Gardens

    Li‚l Bang™ ‘Starlight’ Coreopsis packs plenty of personality into a small package, shimmering with season-long blooms from summer to fall. Pure white serrated pet...

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    Li'l Bang™ Starlight Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ Starlight Tickseed PP#28,005 Coreopsis verticillata Li'l Bang™ Starlight PP#28,005
    $10.65 Sale $8.52
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Li'l Bang™ ‘Starlight’ Coreopsis packs plenty of personality into a small package, shimmering with season-long blooms from summer to fall. Pure white serrated petals are accented with unique markings in magenta and gold, giving flowers a star-like effect. Sweet nectar attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to the garden. Cool green foliage is deer resistant, extremely disease resistant, and adds lovely texture to the garden. (Coreopsis verticillata)
  23. Honeysuckle Vine Major Wheeler, Lonicera sempervirens

    Fast growing ‚Major Wheeler‚ Honeysuckle‚s blooms are true red and plentiful, appearing with enthusiasm throughout the summer season. This variety is resistant to p...

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    Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler
    $21.32 Sale $17.06
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    Fast growing 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle's blooms are true red and plentiful, appearing with enthusiasm throughout the summer season. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew and can even hold its own in humid environments, where it still presents fresh-looking foliage to accompany its clusters of tubular flowers. Vining and growing to 8-10' tall, 'Major Wheeler' is a non-aggressive, non-invasive honeysuckle that needs the support of a trellis, cage or fence to wind and wrap itself around. Right at home in containers and tolerant of partial shade, plant this one to attract hummingbirds. (Lonicera sempervirens)
  24. Red Lupine Gallery Red, Lupinus, Lupine

    ‚Gallery Red‚ is a compact plant that stuns with tapered, crimson red spires covered in tightly-packed, pea-shaped blooms. Ignored by deer and adored by butterflies, bumb...

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    Gallery Red Lupine Gallery Red Lupine Lupinus x intermedia Gallery Red
    $9.32 Sale $7.46
    Per Plant - 3" Pot
    'Gallery Red' is a compact plant that stuns with tapered, crimson red spires covered in tightly-packed, pea-shaped blooms. Ignored by deer and adored by butterflies, bumble bees and hummingbirds, 'Gallery Red' blooms in the earlier half of the season. Popular in bouquets and very cold hardy. (Lupinus)
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