Colorado boasts a rich tapestry of native pollinators, including 946 species of bees, 250 species of butterflies, over 1,000 species of moths, and various wasps, beetles, and flies. Additionally, the state sees the seasonal migration of 11 hummingbird species. To support this diverse pollinator population, consider planting the following:
- Salvias
- Rocky Mountain Bee Balm
- Goldenrod
- Rabbitbrush
- Boulder raspberry
- Pasque Flower
- Prairie Smoke
- Penstemon
Please visit https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/creating-pollinator-habitat-5-616/ to learn more about pollinators, for more plant species, the importance of creating pollinator habitats, and how to do so to support these essential animal species!