BUZZ
h these pollen-packed all-stars. BY RACHEL MAIDL
LIATRIS
Liatris spicata, Zones 3 to 8
Topping out at 4 feet tall, towering liatris
offers a pollen buffet for butterflies and
bees. Flower spikes range from purple to
white and feature dozens of blooms.
DAHLIA
Dahlia spp., Zones 8 to 11
With a little extra work, dahlias thrive almost everywhere.
Most cultivars do best with loads of sun and monthly
low-nitrogen fertilizer treatments. In colder climates,
dig up the tubers each fall and replant in early spring.
DAHLIA
Jay Galvin
AUBURN,
WASHINGTON
LIATRIS
Angela Wilkins
FRANKFORT,
KENTUCKY