The Ultimate Pollinator Plant List
The Ultimate Pollinator Plant List  
Podcast: Green Acres Garden Podcast
Published On: Tue Jun 24 2025
Description: In celebration of National Pollinator Week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share Kevin’s ultimate list of plants that attract and support pollinators. From ground covers to trees, they break it all down by plant type, offering practical tips and standout favorites for creating a thriving, layered pollinator garden.Plants mentioned in this episode include:GROUND COVERSCreeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)Germander (Teucrium)ANNUALSSunflower (Helianthus annuus)Cosmos (Cosmos)Calendula (Calendula officinalis)Zinnia (Zinnia)Bee Balm (Monarda)PERENNIALSLavender (Lavandula)Coneflower (Echinacea)Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Catmint (Nepeta)Fuchsia (Fuchsia)Salvia often called SageSHRUBSCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus)Manzanita (Arctostaphylos)Bottlebrush (Callistemon)Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)Roses (Rosa)VINESTrumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)Clematis (Clematis)Passionflower (Passiflora)Native Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis, Asclepias speciosa)HERBSBasil (Ocimum basilicum)Mint (Mentha)Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)Sage (Salvia officinalis)Oregano (Origanum vulgare)Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)TREESFlowering Cherry (Prunus)Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)RobiniasGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.