Montana Native Plants for Pollinator-Friendly Plantings

Native Plants Can Attract Pollinators and Beneficials

Native trees, shrubs, forbs, and grasses planted along farm and ranch borders and within fields can attract wildlife, including pollinators and beneficial insects. The right mix of plant species will bloom all season and provide a continuous source of nectar and pollen needed by pollinators and other beneficials.

• Establishing Pollinator-Friendly Plantings
• Plant Choices - Montana Native Shrubs
• Plant Choices - Montana Native Flowers
• Native Plant Seed and Seedling Sources
• Pollinator-Friendly Plantings and NRCS Programs

Pollinator-Friendly Native Species Plantings Can Also:

• Reduce Pesticide Use. Sequentially blooming annual and perennial plants provide habitat and winter cover for insects, enhance weed seed suppression, and provide some biological control of insect and disease pests.
• Stabilize Soil and Provide Ground Cover. Root systems hold soil in place and reduce the risk of erosion.
• Act as Windbreaks and Shelterbelts. Taller trees and shrubs protect farmsteads, crops, and livestock from wind and dust damage and may help to filter wind blown weed seed.
• Provide Wildlife Habitat. Woody perennials provide food and shelter for many native wildlife species.

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Montana Native Plants for Pollinator-Friendly Plantings (PDF; 2 MB)

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Last Modified: 05/31/2005