Native Gardening tips shared by the City of Irving

Posted on: March 8, 2022 on the City of Irving website: 

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Wildlife needs the community’s help. Human activity has diminished their habitats. Butterflies and other pollinators are pushed into ever-shrinking spaces. Find a sunny spot in the garden, and invite wildlife back by planting a simple garden habitat.

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PLANTS THAT WILL ATTRACT POLLINATORS:

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HOST PLANTS FOR BUTTERFLIES

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• Native milkweeds – Monarchs

• Dill, Fennel, Rue – Black Swallowtails

• Dutchman’s White-Veined Pipevine –Pipevine Swallowtails

• Passion Vine – Fritillaries

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NECTAR PLANTS

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• Blue Mistflower

• Copper Canyon Daisy

• Fall Aster

• Rosemary

• Salvia Greggii

• Texas Lantana

• Turks Cap (shade tolerant)

• Texas Frogfruit (shade tolerant)

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BERRIES FOR BIRDS

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• American Beautyberry (shade)

• Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum