Your Guide to Pollinator Gardens
Cultivate a pollinator habitat at home!
Every garden can attract pollinators by providing the essential habitat requirements that include food, water, shelter, and space to allow pollinators to raise their young.
Why are pollinators important?
Pollinators are important because they assist with plant reproduction, which is crucial in maintaining biodiversity.
Plants are the foundation of our ecosystems, with over 80% of flowering plants requiring pollination.
Habitat loss and pesticide use are major threats to pollinators.
What are Pollinators? Butterflies - Moths - Birds - Wasps - Bats - Flies - Beetles -Ants
Native plants that attract pollinators:
Coastal Prickly Pear
California Goldenrod
Red Flower Currant
Hummingbird Sage
Desert Willow
Buckwheat
Western Columbine
Manzanita
Native Milkweed
California Lilac
Hummingbird Trumpet
Sunflower
Caterpillar Phacelia
Did you know?
Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats, beetles, and other insects.
Interested in learning more?
Visit our events page to find workshops on gardening, composting, and more! https://www.solanacenter.org/events/
Support this work
Every donation helps sustain and expand practical climate solutions for San Diego County and beyond! https://www.solanacenter.org/donate