The clustered mountain mint is not the pollinator magnet I was hoped it to be. But then again, it is its first year blooming and I planted the plug last summer around this time of year. The flowers are also smaller than I expected. I don’t think many wasps and bees would fit in them yet.
At least I found these cute fireflies using it as a hangout spot 😊
by Treckurself
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Fireflies seem to like hanging out on the tall stems. I didn’t see a lot of pollinator activity on my patch the first week they bloomed, but more insects (including bumblebees) are starting to find it.
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Planted mine last year, too! Haven’t noticed many bees on it but I did see this Webworm Moth on it yesterday which was cool. I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve ever seen a Webworm Moth in my flower garden.