Here is a partial list of low water mostly deer resistant pollinator-friendly plants and shrubs that we recommend because they perform well in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

To keep Pollinators happy, plant for early, mid and lateseason blooms.

(A) Annual; (P) Perennial; (H) Host plant; (N) Nectarplant; (X) Xeric; (D) Deer-resistant

Also consider the many herbs and annuals available.

Early

Basket of Gold (P,N,X,D)

Nepeta, Catmint (P,N,X,D)

Peonies (P,N,X,D)

Columbine (P,N,X,D)

Lupine (P,N,X,D)

Cerastium (P,N,X,D)

Firecracker Penstemon (P,N,X,D)

Boulder Raspberry (P,N,X,D)

Mid

Blue Glow Globe Thistle (P,N,X,D)

Showy Milkweed (P,H,N,X,D)

Butterfly Weed (P,H,N,X,D)

Echinacea (Coneflower) (P,N,X,D)

Rocky Mtn. Penstemon (P,N,X,D)

Black Eyed Susan (P,N,X,D)

Goldenrod (P,N,X,D) mid and late bloom

Liatris (P,N,X,D) mid and late bloom

Lavender (P,N,X,D)

Monarda Fistulosa (P,N,X,D)

Larkspur (A,N,X,D)

Yarrow (P,N,X,D) mid and late bloom

Golden Banner (P,N,X,D)

Sedum, Autumn Joy (P,N,X)

Agastache/Giant Hyssops (P,N,X,D)

Rudbeckia (Black eyed Susan) (P,N,X,D)

Dandelions, leave some, the pollinators love them!

Late

Rabbitbrush (P,N,X,D)

Russian Sage (P,N,X,D)

Golden Currant (P,N,X,D)

Potentilla (P,N,X,D)

Blue Mist Spirea (P,N,X,D)