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Summer annual flowers are not only a great way to add color and beauty to your garden, but pollinators love them. Follow along as I share 8 annuals to grow that will attract pollinators to your garden.
ZINNIAS – Zinnias are a favorite among pollinators. With their bright colors and long blooming period, they’re a must-have for any garden.
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COSMOS – Whimsical and charming cosmos flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators.
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MARIGOLDS – Marigolds are not only beautiful, but they also have a strong scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
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RUDBECKIA – Also known as black-eyed Susans, these flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators thanks to their bright petals.
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SUNFLOWERS – Sunflowers are a popular summer annual flower that attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators with their big, showy blooms.
SALVIA – Salvia flowers are often bright blue or purple, which catches the attention of bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
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PETUNIAS – Petunias come in a wide variety of colors and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with their sweet fragrance.
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DAHLIAS- This colorful flower blooms in late summer and fall. The variety of shapes makes dahlias a big attraction in the garden for pollinators.
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Adding these eight summer annual flowers will attract pollinators to your garden throughout the summer. For more information on attracting pollinators to your garden, visit the blog.
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