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… The attractiveness of the blooms to pollinators like butterflies is what gives the plant its common name, though … and perennial species have flowers highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Candidates include New …

… goldenrod. Video: Dr. Mike Raupp, University of Maryland Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera) Butterflies and moths are both in the order  Lepidoptera , … the  hummingbird moth , which is active during the day. Butterflies and moths undergo complete  metamorphosis. …

… gardens with a  variety of colors, shapes, and heights of plants  and include plants that flower throughout the growing … in natural ways.  Pollinators & Climate Change Planting native species and providing nesting spaces helps to support … Maryland's different regions  and host plants for Maryland native bees. Garden showing native bee balm in bloom. Credit …

… improve existing areas on your property such as gardens, lawns, and natural areas. Contact our horticulture … replacing some of your lawn  ( Lawn Alternatives )  – Lawns provide little support for wildlife. Plant islands …

… in carrying pollen, but some are good pollinators. Fly Pollination Ants Ants form a great group of social  … kinds of pollinators. Of these, the animals that can fly are generally the best at transferring pollen. Flying  …

… as pupa or chrysalis in plant debris and emerge as butterflies in spring. Butterflies are very active, flitting from host plant to … weeds. Signs/symptoms Larval feeding causes damage; adult butterflies feed only on nectar, causing no damage. Larval …

… they don’t need mowing and they use far less water than lawns and ornamental plants Beware of Invasives and Imposters …