Anise Hyssop can grow up to 4-feet tall and its tall stalks are topped with densely packed purple and blue flowers. These flowers are very attractive to pollinators such as hummingbirds, beetles and butterflies. Anise hyssop blooms during the summer months and its leaves give off the scent of anise, hence its name. To learn more about anise hyssop, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Anise Hyssop 
• Wisconsin Horticulture – Anise Hyssop

As the name suggests, bee balm is very attractive to bees and other pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee balm has bright coloured, unique flowers that bloom in the summertime. It can grow up to 2-4-feet. To learn more about bee balm, visit:

• Almanac Growing Guild – Bee Balm
• Ontario Wildflower – Bee Balm 

Black-eyed Susan is a bright golden-yellow wildflower common across Ontario. Blooming in the summer, it grows 1-3 feet tall and attracts a wide range of pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. Want to learn more about Black-eyed Susan? Visit:

• Wildflower Center – Black-eyed Susan
• Ontario Wildflowers – Black-eyed Susan 

Blue Flag Iris, typically reaching 11-31 inches tall, is characterized by its blue/violet flowers with yellow/white markings in the summer. This flower is primarily pollinated by insects, including various bee species. To learn more about the Blue Flag Iris, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Blue Flag Iris
• Ontario Wildflowers – Blue Flag Iris  

Butterfly milkweed has a striking appearance with its bright orange flowers. This allows it to capture the attention of butterfly pollinators, hence its name. Butterfly milkweed is an excellent source of nectar to butterfly populations and hummingbirds. These capturing flowers appear during the late spring and summer months. Unlike other milkweeds, butterfly milkweed does not have milky sap, instead it is clear. To learn more about butterfly milkweeds, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Butterfly Milkweed
• Ontario Wildflowers – Butterfly Milkweed