About this episode
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share Kevin’s ultimate list of plants that attract and support pollinators. From ground covers to trees, they break it all down by plant type, offering practical tips and standout favorites for creating a thriving, layered pollinator garden. Plants mentioned in this episode include: GROUND COVERS Creeping Thyme ( Thymus serpyllum ) Germander ( Teucrium ) ANNUALS Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) Cosmos ( Cosmos ) Calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) Zinnia ( Zinnia ) Bee Balm ( Monarda ) PERENNIALS Lavender ( Lavandula ) Coneflower ( Echinacea ) Black-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia ) Yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) Catmint ( Nepeta ) Fuchsia ( Fuchsia ) Salvia often called Sage SHRUBS California Lilac ( Ceanothus ) Manzanita ( Arctostaphylos ) Bottlebrush ( Callistemon ) Toyon ( Heteromeles arbutifolia ) Roses ( Rosa ) VINES Trumpet Vine ( Campsis radicans ) Clematis ( Clematis ) Passionflower ( Passiflora ) Native Milkweed ( Asclepias fascicularis , Asclepias speciosa ) HERBS Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) Mint ( Mentha ) Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) Oregano ( Origanum vulgare ) Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) TREES Flowering Cherry (Prunus) Western Redbud ( Cercis occidentalis ) Robinias Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info .