Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) with Common Eastern Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens)
Lavender Agastache (A. foeniculum) is beautiful planted in masses, and nourishes many pollinators. The bee in this photo is a Sweatbee (Halictus ligatus).
There are Milkweeds for every garden. Butterfly Milkweed has beautiful orange flowers. For more about these important wildflowers see the page about Milkweeds
Joe-Pye Weeds (Eutrochium) are stately perennials suitable for larger gardens
Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus and other native species) are loved by many pollinators, including the Small Carpenter Bee (Ceratina)
Bugbane (Actaea racemosa) is a pollen source for bumblebees
Prairie Vervain (Verbena stricta) is more suitable for regular garden culture than the New England native Verbena hastata. Both attract small bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators
Northern Blazing-star (Liatris novae-angliae) has become rare in New England and needs our protection