Pollinator friendly plants for an Australian garden
By cultivating a pollinator-friendly garden, you'll enjoy a beautiful landscape all the while contributing to the conservation of vital pollinator species in Australia.
(Grevillea spp.): These native Australian shrubs have vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a variety of birds, bees, and butterflies.
Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.): Known for their unique bottlebrush-shaped flowers, these plants are a magnet for honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies.
Lavender (Lavandula spp.): Bees are particularly fond of lavender, which produces fragrant flowers and ample nectar.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.): With their distinctive, furry flowers, kangaroo paws are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and bees.
Banksia (Banksia spp.): These Australian natives have striking flower spikes that provide nectar for birds, bees, and even honey possums.
Daisies (Asteraceae family): Plants like coneflowers (Leucanthemum spp.) and cosmos (Cosmos spp.) attract a wide range of bees and butterflies with their abundant and accessible nectar.
Native Mint (Mentha spp.): This aromatic herb is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, thanks to its small, tubular flowers.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca spp.): Tea trees offer nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and native birds.
Alyssum (Lobularia maritima): These small, fragrant flowers are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Native Sages (Salvia spp.): Salvia species such as Salvia leucophylla and Salvia nemorosa produce tubular flowers that are adored by bees and butterflies.
Choosing native plants helps our native pollinators and local ecosystems.
If you are somewhere warm enough, aiming for a diverse range of flowering plants to provide a continuous source of nectar and pollen throughout the seasons can be a good idea.
Wildflower seed mixes can be purchased from stores such as Meadow Flowers Australia, Diggers or Green Harvest.
