Leo's garden

[mightyclyde]

Hey all ~ Hubby and I are converting our central California back yard into a habitat for Leopold, our leopard tort. We have made a list of plants that attract bees and butterflies (pollinator plants), and are safe edibles for Leopold. Here is the list of pollinator plants that do well here:

Aster <butterflies, bees> - two tone colors attract pollinators.
Begonia
Bachelor's buttons
Yarrow <butterflies, humming birds> yellow variety attracts more.
Marigold
California Poppy <bees, butterflies>
Butterfly Bush <butterflies>
Lavender <butterflies, bees>
African Daisy
Phlox <butterflies>
Geranium
Purple Cone Flower <butterflies, bees> Strong attraction.
Carnation <bees>
Hibiscus
Ice plant
Sedum <butterflies>
Hosta
Hens and Chicks