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Most insidiously, many garden center plants have been grown using systemic pesticides or neonicotinoids, water soluble chemicals that kill or harm pollinators.As a result both these butterflies and the plant they rely on are critically endangered.

polyphyllus which has supplanted most native lupine throughout the region. For example larvae of Karner blue, Persius duskywing, and frosted elfin butterflies feed only on wild lupine Lupinus perennis, not the more common L. Most native pollinators require very specific plants in order to grow and thrive. Non-regional plants may support insects that supplant local pollinator populations.

In the western hemisphere, butterfly adults may feed on the purple blooms of this Asian import, but their larvae cannot eat the leaves. Butterfly bush ( Buddleia davidii) is such a plant.

They may only support the adult cycle, providing nectar for mature pollinators, but no food for the larvae of native species.

Unfortunately, many plants that are advertised as supporting pollinators are either ineffective or may actually cause harm to native pollinators for several reasons: Above: New England Wild Flower Society has assembled three pollinator kits, designed for different sun and soil conditions, each with 50 plug-sized grasses and wildflowers, enough to start your pollinator garden $180. Choose native plants to help native pollinators. From urban rooftop gardens to vase country estates, all you need is a small plot to help struggling native pollinators. Among these, native pollinators are among the most sensitive to these environmental and man-made pressures, because they require specific plants to survive, which are also threatened by habitat loss and invasive species.įortunately, even the smallest native garden can help. Habitat loss, fragmentation, and the widespread use of chemical pesticides are threatening the insects, birds, and bats that are a crucial part of our ecosystems. Yet, throughout the world this vital group is in crisis. Pollinators are essential because they allow plants to reproduce. In New England there are over 200 native pollinators alone. Why plant a native pollinator garden? Above: The vast array of pollinators, which include: bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and bats, is astounding. Photography by Justine Hand for Gardenista. (Though the organization is New England–based, their native gardening practices can be applied throughout the world.)

#SMALL BUTTERFLY GARDEN DESIGN PLANS HOW TO#

I attended one of the society’s lectures and demonstrations to learn all about how to plant my very own native pollinator garden. With the help of New England Wild Flower Society, we are learning more about effective native pollinator gardens through the program Pollinate New England, an initiative made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For the conscientious garden, a chemical-free, native pollinator garden is the best choice. In fact, we were surprised to learn that many plants advertised as “pollinator friendly” actually do more harm than good, either because they do not support the entire life span of pollinators and threaten native species that do, or because they are grown with toxic pesticides that can remain for years. When it comes to pollinator gardens, not all are created equal. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action.

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