Bozeman, Montana 59718
If you’re looking to create a garden that thrives in Bozeman, Montana, and supports local pollinators and wildlife, consider this list. These plants are not only adapted to the local climate and soil conditions but also provide essential resources for local ecosystems. These 25 native plants, categorized by their type, are easy to grow and care for in the Middle Rockies ecoregion.
Perennial Forbs
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera): This drought-tolerant plant features unique drooping petals that attract bees and butterflies.
Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata): With its bright, long-lasting blooms, this plant thrives in poor soils and attracts pollinators.
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Known for its clusters of white flowers, this plant attracts beneficial insects and is highly drought-tolerant.
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea): This plant supports a variety of pollinators and enriches the soil with nitrogen.
Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus): It displays vibrant blue flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees.
Annual Forbs
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria): This plant is known for its bright yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum): This drought-tolerant native perennial is well-adapted to the local climate and ecoregion, offering unique, feathery seed heads and pink blooms that attract pollinators.
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella): This plant displays striking red and yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
Grasses
Bluebunch Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata): Provides habitat for wildlife and is drought-tolerant.
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium): Offers year-round interest with its changing colors and supports various pollinators.
Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis): A cool-season grass that provides cover and food for wildlife.
Shrubs
Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea): Produces berries that are a food source for birds and is nitrogen-fixing.
Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus): Offers white berries that attract birds and provides dense cover.
Woods’ Rose (Rosa woodsii): Provides rose hips that are a food source for birds and mammals.
Tall Shrubs/Small Trees
Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia): Produces edible berries that attract birds and mammals.
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana): Offers berries that are a food source for birds and mammals.
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum): Provides berries and cover for birds and mammals.
