Planting Calculator for Pollinators

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Get a plant list with quantities and costs for your pollinator garden. Filtered by soil, sun, and bloom season with a bloom calendar.

Planting Area(ft²)

Budget($)

Bloom Goal

Results

Total seed needed

3.4lbs

Estimated cost

$28.00

Bloom coverage

May–Sep, Jul–Sep, Jun–Aug, Jul–Oct, Aug–Oct

Budget coverage

100%

Budget is sufficient. Consider adding diversity with native wildflower mixes.

Recommended Plants

White Dutch CloverMay–Sephigh nectar

0.3 lbs - $3.00

BuckwheatJul–Sephigh nectar

2 lbs - $6.00

PhaceliaJun–Aughigh nectar

0.5 lbs - $12.50

SunflowerJul–Octmedium nectar

0.5 lbs - $2.50

Aster (native)Aug–Octhigh nectar

0.1 lbs - $4.00

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