Pollinators on Meadow Sage in My Arkansas Yard

While I usually focus on wildlife photography adventures, I couldn’t ignore the incredible pollinator activity in my new flowerbed. After planting Meadow Sage (Salvia Lyrical Blues), I quickly noticed the purple blooms drawing in bees and other pollinators nonstop.

Bees Flocking to Meadow Sage Blooms

A steady hum fills the air around the Meadow Sage as bees move from bloom to bloom, collecting nectar. Bumble bees, honey bees, and other pollinators cycle through nonstop, and it’s been fun to watch. It’s also a good reminder of how important these insects are to the health of the ecosystem.

A Surprise Visitor in the Garden

While the pollinator party has captured most of my attention, I’ve also had an unexpected tiny visitor, a baby cottontail rabbit! Everything I’ve read says Salvia is supposed to be rabbit resistant, but this little guy seems to disagree. He’s been happily munching away on quite a few of the Meadow Sage blooms. What a cheeky little nibbler!

Even with the bunny’s surprise love for my plants, it’s clear the Meadow Sage is an absolute magnet for pollinators. The nectar-rich flowers are simply irresistible to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. So while I may need to put up a little fencing to protect the plants from my furry friend, I’m just thrilled to be providing a food source for all the important pollinators out there.

Photographing Wildlife Right Outside My Door

This is my first time really photographing the wildlife in my new flower garden, and I have to say, it’s been so fun! I can’t wait to share more pics as the blooms continue to attract visitors.

Has anyone else had surprise critters go after supposedly “resistant” plants? I’d love to hear your stories! And be sure to share pictures if your gardens are abuzz with pollinators too.