Succulents for Pollinators

Discover drought tolerant plants that provide nectar for bees, butterflies and birds.

- ALICE KNISLEY MATTHIAS

Sometimes overlooked as wildlife-friendly, succulents grown in the garden do attract bees, birds and butterflies. It's easy to offer the plants to pollinators-simply find ones that are hardy for your area or bloom during a time of year that you can keep them outside. Provide an abundance of color, flower shapes, heights and scents for the best chance of attracting pollinators to succulents. Try these top picks!

HENS-AND-CHICKS

Widely available at most garden centers and a favorite go-to addition in the garden, hens and chicks are named for the rosette shape that grows at the center of the plant and its numerous small offspring. The star-shaped blooms attract bees and butterflies. This is a super reliable, hardy choice for those just starting to plant succulents outdoors.

ECHEVERIA