Find plants that match your space
The database helps you select native plants that fit your region and growing conditions. Use it to build a plant list, compare bloom times, and support specific pollinator groups.
Filter options
- Region or province
- Plant type (perennial, annual, shrub, tree, groundcover)
- Bloom season (spring, summer, fall)
- Pollinator type (bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies)
- Sun exposure (full sun, partial, shade)
- Soil moisture (dry, moderate, wet)
How to use the database
- Select your region to see native plant options.
- Choose a bloom season to plan continuous flowers.
- Filter by sunlight and soil to match your site.
- Add at least one plant per season to your list.
Data fields in each plant record
- Common and scientific name
- Region or ecozone
- Plant height and spread
- Bloom color and season
- Pollinator types supported
- Soil and moisture needs
- Sun exposure requirements
- Suggested companion plants
- Notes on sourcing or propagation
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
A fragrant, nectar-rich flower that attracts bumble bees and hummingbirds.
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
A hardy meadow flower that supports bees and butterflies from midsummer into fall.
Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
A late-season nectar powerhouse that supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial flies.
Douglas Aster
Symphyotrichum subspicatum
A Pacific Northwest aster that blooms late and feeds bees and butterflies into fall.
Nootka Rose
Rosa nutkana
A native shrub with spring blooms and hips that support pollinators and birds.
Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
A native bunchgrass that provides nesting habitat and late-season pollen resources.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
A prairie classic with long-lasting blooms that feed bees and butterflies through midsummer.
Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
A shade-tolerant spring bloomer that fuels hummingbirds and early bees.
Serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
A small native shrub with early blooms that support spring bees and hoverflies.
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Wild Lupine
Lupinus perennis
An early-season bloomer that supports spring bees and specialized butterflies.