HEAT-TOLERANT NATIVES FOR POLLINATORS

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING: Heat-Tolerant Natives for Pollinators

​May brings longer days and warmer temperatures — an ideal time to strengthen your landscape with hardy native plants that thrive through the summer and support local pollinators.

Native flowers like purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) bloom beautifully from late spring through summer, providing nectar for bees and butterflies while needing minimal extra water once established. These tough perennials handle heat and dry spells well, helping you conserve water naturally.

Group plants with similar water needs together to make irrigation more efficient. Healthy, diverse native plantings also attract beneficial insects that help keep pests under control, reducing the need for chemical treatments.
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By planting thoughtfully in May, you’re building a sustainable landscape that can handle summer’s challenges while staying vibrant and full of life.