Resources and planting guides

RESOURCES TO FIND PLANTS

We know that it can be overwhelming to find the right types of plant species to fit in your pollinator garden. So you don’t have to stress, we have completed a list of resources to help make the choice a little easier! 

Go Native! Be Diverse! Be Informed!

Georgia Residents:

  • Searching for native perennials? Click HERE for a printer-friendly PDF

2. Commercially Available Native Species: The Wildflower Society

3. General Native Plant List: University of Georgia

 Caution: This list is not specifically targeted to “pollinator” species but is still a good resource to consult

  • Searching For Wildflowers? Click HERE!
  • Searching for Trees, shrubs, and woody vines? Click HERE!
  • Searching for ferns? Click HERE!

4. Plants for Butterflies and Moths: The Georgia Wildlife Foundation

  • This list has a strong focus on native plants but does include ornamentals and others too. 

5. Milkweed Plant Guide: Chattahoochee Nature Center

6. A Complete List(Native & Non-Native): The Pollinator Partnership Website

7. The Ultimate Guide to Attracting Native Bees: Gardeners.com

Non-Georgia Residents:

1. A Complete List(Native & Non-Native): The Pollinator Partnership Website

2. Southeast Guide(Native and Non-Native): The Xerces Society

3. The Ultimate Guide to Attracting Native Bees: Gardeners.com

Nursery Guides(GA,TN,NC)

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1. A Native Plant Nursery Guide: State Botanical Garden of Georgia