Here’s why you need Porterweed in your pollinator garden.
Did you know that flowers on the violet-blue spectrum typically produce the highest volume of nectar? This means they’re a magnet for various pollinators. Today, we’re seeing a lot of tiny moths on the violet and blue Porterweeds.
The tall stalks are also a great landing spot for dragonflies, which some consider pollinators. Either way, they’re great beneficial insects since they help with pests like mosquitoes.
The flower clusters are also a plus since pollinators can easily jump from one bloom to the next without exerting a ton of energy.
Porterweed can also bloom on and off all year in our zone, usually more in the summer, though. This continuous cycle allows a near constant source of nectar.
Pollinators also like gardens that are a little more wild. It allows them to easily hide from predators. And since these Porterweeds are already large and bushy, they’ll definitely help kickstart or maintain that wild look in your garden.