Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too

Versatile and adaptable, this low-maintenance ornamental grass provides an element of calm

Plant this Campanula on pathway and patio edges for shots of bright blue from May through September

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring

Get connoisseur cred and unique blooms with this uncommon plant. Bonus assets: It’s low maintenance and drought tolerant

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers

Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native

It thrives in poor soil and provides food and shelter for wildlife. Plus, Schizachyrium scoparium is just a darn pretty native grass

Vivacious orange flowers for you, nectar for the butterflies and bees. Asclepias tuberosa is worth planting for more reasons than one