Turning your backyard into a haven for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds is rewarding – offer them nectar-rich blooms and they'll help establish a healthy ecosystem in return. But not all pollinators appreciate all flowers. Specialist pollinators exclusively rely on specific plants, and by adding them to your planting you can boost your yard's biodiversity.
Specialist pollinators are beneficial insects that have very specific diets. These bee and butterfly species often rely on just a single genus of plants. Meanwhile, generalist pollinators visit a wider range of plants. This makes specialists highly vulnerable to habitat loss and environmental changes, making it more important than ever to grow the plants they need.
