I want to build a wild flower garden ,what flowers and grasses?

Jan
by Jan
Attract bees and butterflys ,birds.

  7 answers
  • Sandra M. Willis Sandra M. Willis on Dec 31, 2017

    Red poppies, black eyed Susan, cosmos. You can buy a mixture of seeds in a can that has many different kinds that make a beautiful show.

    • Jan Jan on Dec 31, 2017

      Thank you for telling me about the web site. I looked it up, very helpful and perked me up just thinking about spring . Thank you.😊

  • Liz Sanders Duren Liz Sanders Duren on Dec 31, 2017

    Google plants that are native to your area. Do perennials with a few annuals. Butterfly weed, butterfly bush, coneflowers, sunflowers, Huechera,milkweed, etc. Do NOT use chemicals. They are poison to birds, bees and butterflies.

    • Jan Jan on Dec 31, 2017

      Thank you so much for your flower ideas.. I reallyappreciate the heads up about chemicals. I know friends that use Miracle grow on some of their plants, I will let them know also! Thank you!

  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on Dec 31, 2017

    There a plants that specifically attract butterflies...they are actually named "butterfly plants!" And any plant that blooms will attract bees if there are any hives in the area. But know that in urban areas, there are not many bees!


    • Jan Jan on Dec 31, 2017

      Thank you so much for the advise, much apppreciated!😊

  • Jan Clark Jan Clark on Dec 31, 2017

    Head to a feed store and ask what wildflowers grow in your zone. Plant those. Don't forget to water as needed. If you are building the garden (raised bed or something) use a good potting soil and mulch. Don't forget to plan a watering station of some kind, too. Almost anything will do. But you have to keep it clean to prevent disease and mosquito populations. We have a large koi pond and the lily pads are covered with bees getting a drink almost all summer long.

  • Mogie Mogie on Dec 31, 2017

    Just be aware that butterfly plants are considered invasive. They need to be cut down every year and grow big fast.

  • Liz Sanders Duren Liz Sanders Duren on Dec 31, 2017

    Miracle Grow is OK, the chemicals for weeds are not.

  • Liz Sanders Duren Liz Sanders Duren on Jan 01, 2018

    Miracle grow is fine, it is the pesticides and herbicides that are not.