These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

Maximilian sunflower’s striking yellow flowers light up the fall landscape and attract pollinators and beneficial insects at a crucial time

Plant wild white indigo in central and southeastern U.S. gardens for its large white flower heads and early-spring interest

Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring

If you're looking for awesomely strange foliage and low care requirements, this succulent is right up your alley

Smooth sumac provides powerful jolts of fall color and persistent fruit clusters that add interest through the winter

If you need a well-mannered plant that shines in the shade, lady fern is for you

It thrives in poor soil and provides food and shelter for wildlife. Plus, Schizachyrium scoparium is just a darn pretty native grass

Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native

These plants survive and even thrive in tough clay soil east of the Rocky Mountains