--- title: Pollinator & Beneficial Insect Native Species description: Explore native herbaceous species being planted for restoration, including Wingstem and Ironweed. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the Bob O Link Greenspace. image: https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Native%20Plants%20Thriving%20in%20Restored%20Landscape.png --- [Skip to content](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/pollinator-beneficial-insect-native-species#main-content) [![Greenspace Logo copy (1)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png?width=1452&height=474&name=Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com?hsLang=en) - [GOALS](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/the-big-picture-goals) - [ACTIONS](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/action-goals) - [PLAN](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/5-year-conservation-plan) - [ZONES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/management-zones) - [JOURNAL](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/chronicle-of-activities) - [PHOTO GALLERY](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/stewardship-photo-gallery) - [INVASIVES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/invasive-species) - [NATIVES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/restoration-plantings) - [CONTACT US](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/contact-us) - [COMMITTEE](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/greenspace-stewardship-committee) - [CALENDAR](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/bol-greenspace-calendar) - [BLOG](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog) [JOIN THE CAUSE](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Restoration Plantings Native Species Pollinators & Grasses 8+ Native Herbaceous Species Before New Native Plantings Since 2026 ## Wingstem Grows 5-6 ft tall Stem has wings Flowers in late summer / early fall Well loved by bees, wasps and ailanthus webworms. Deep roots helps stream bank stability.   ![IMG\_6145](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6145.jpeg?width=400&height=533&name=IMG_6145.jpeg) ## Cutleaf Coneflower Grows 6-10 ft tall! Beautiful yellow flowers summer to fall.         ![Cutleaf Coneflower 5x4](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cutleaf%20Coneflower%205x4.jpg?width=600&height=480&name=Cutleaf%20Coneflower%205x4.jpg) ## Ironweed Grows 4-5 ft tall Fascinating dark gray purple buds Purple flowers spring to summer ![Ironweed 5x4](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ironweed%205x4.jpg?width=600&height=480&name=Ironweed%205x4.jpg) ## Brown eye Susan     ![Brown-eyed Susans](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brown-eyed%20Susans.jpeg?width=600&height=480&name=Brown-eyed%20Susans.jpeg) ## Snakeroot ![Snakeroot](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6426.jpeg?width=600&height=480&name=IMG_6426.jpeg) ## Frost Aster Masses of late-blooming (Sept-Oct) daisy-like white flowers providing vital food source (nectar and pollen) for bees, butterflies, moths and beneficial wasps when other flowers have died. And seeds feed our song birds.  Frost tolerant and member of the large, over 100 distinct species of Asters.  Rumor has it, there might be a scent of vanilla at times.  ![American Aster\_Frost Aster](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/American%20Aster_Frost%20Aster.jpeg?width=600&height=480&name=American%20Aster_Frost%20Aster.jpeg) ## Late Boneset ![Late Boneset](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Late%20Boneset.jpeg?width=600&height=480&name=Late%20Boneset.jpeg) ## Passionflower We are watching a passionflower we found while clearing winter creeper.  We moved it to a safe spot next to a fence post for it to climb. They are known for an intricate and flamboyant bloom and vigorous growth - bordering on invasive!  So, we are going to watch her closely, hoping to keep her along the fence.  Perhaps the shade is slowing its growth.  They are hosts for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing caterpillars and hummingbirds.  ![Passionflower](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Passionflower.jpeg?width=600&height=480&name=Passionflower.jpeg) ![22-029\_01\_NPPBI—Southeast\_web\_Page\_1](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/22-029_01_NPPBI%E2%80%94Southeast_web_Page_1.jpg?width=1500&height=1941&name=22-029_01_NPPBI%E2%80%94Southeast_web_Page_1.jpg) ![22-029\_01\_NPPBI—Southeast\_web\_Page\_2](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/22-029_01_NPPBI%E2%80%94Southeast_web_Page_2.jpg?width=1500&height=1941&name=22-029_01_NPPBI%E2%80%94Southeast_web_Page_2.jpg) ### Interested in Learning More about the Bob O Link Greenspace? ### Get the monthly newsletter! ![Greenspace Logo copy (1)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hubfs/Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png) steward@bobolink-greenspace.com Copyright © 2022 MakeWebBetter All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy |](http://www.hubspot.com) [Terms & Condition](http://www.hubspot.com)