Native wildlife have evolved over thousands of years to seek food and shelter from native plants. These plants are adapted to living in New England, so they are easier to grow and care for than exotic or introduced plants. For the pollinators featured in this issue, here are some New England natives that can be planted for food and shelter.

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Wild Cherry (Larva & Adult)

Basswood (Larva)

Birch (Larva)

Butterfly Bush (Adult)

Ash (Larva)

Milkweed (Larva & Adult)

Mountain Ash (Larva)

Willow (Larva & Adult)

Orchard Mason Bees

Wild Roses

Highbush Cranberry

Blackberry

Strawberry

Willow

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Catawba Rhododendron

Bee Balm

Jewel Weed

Trumpet Creeper

Wild Bergamot

Wild Columbine

Common Milkweed

Butterfly Bush