Flowering Pollinator Lawn

Flowering Pollinator Lawn

Do you prefer the look and convenience of a lawn, but want a more relaxed approach to lawn care while also helping pollinators? Consider planting a Flowering Pollinator Lawn!

What is a Flowering Pollinator Lawn?

A Flowering Pollinator Lawn is a simple alternative to a traditional, grass-only lawn. It blends turfgrasses with hardy, low-growing flowering plants like white clover, self-heal, yarrow, and creeping thyme. This added diversity makes lawns more resilient to pests, reduces maintenance, and provides nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial insects.

Our Flowering Pollinator Lawn seed mix is based on a seed mix developed at the University of Minnesota Extension and is adapted for western Montana conditions. It’s designed to remain mowable while supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.

Caring for a Flowering Pollinator Lawn

Once established, flowering lawns typically need less water and mowing than conventional lawns. They can be mowed every few weeks at a higher height (around 3 inches or more) to allow flowers to bloom, and clippings can be left in place to return nutrients to the soil. Pesticides should be avoided to keep pollinators safe.

Practical Considerations for a Flowering Pollinator Lawn

Flowering pollinator lawns work best in areas with light to moderate use—such as front yards, boulevard strips, or other less-trafficked spaces. They’re not meant to replace every lawn, but to offer a more sustainable option where it makes sense.

Helping Pollinators and Enjoying Them, Too!

A flowering pollinator lawn can attract many different species of bees, butterflies, and other beneficials to your yard, making it a safe place for these important insects while doing double-duty as a low-maintenance lawn. For information and research on flowering pollinator lawns, visit the University of Minnesota Extension.

Information about native bees and other pollinators