Pollinator friendly plants for an Australian garden
By cultivating a pollinator-friendly garden, you'll enjoy a beautiful landscape all the while contributing to the conservation of vital pollinator species in Australia.
Grevillea: These native Australian shrubs have vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. So gorg in a little vase too!
Bottlebrush: Known for their unique bottlebrush-shaped flowers, these plants are a magnet for honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies.
Lavender: Our lavendar bushes absolutely hum with bees when in flower.
Kangaroo Paw: I just love this name! They do well in a sunny spot with occasional water - supposed to be drought tolerant but I tend to disagree.
Banksia: These Aussie natives have striking flower spikes that provide nectar for birds, bees, and even honey possums.
Daisies: Plants like coneflowers and cosmos attract a wide range of bees and butterflies with lots of and easily accessible nectar. They have a “wild garden” vibe and are the flowers pictured in this post’s image.
Native Mint: Small, tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Tea Tree: Nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and native birds.
Alyssum: These small, fragrant flowers are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Native Sages: Salvia species such as Salvia leucophylla and Salvia nemorosa produce tubular flowers that are adored by bees and butterflies.
Choosing native plants helps our native pollinators and local ecosystems. Be sure to check what is best for your climate. Your local nursery can help with this.
If you are somewhere warm enough, aiming for a diverse range of flowering plants to provide a continuous source of nectar and pollen throughout the seasons can be a good idea.
Wildflower seed mixes can be purchased from stores such as Meadow Flowers Australia, Diggers or Green Harvest.
