What is porterweed?

A pollinator magnet and Louisiana Super Plant for summer 2024
  • Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter
    Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter
  • Porterweed comes in an array of gorgeous colors including blue, coral, pink, purple and red.
    Porterweed comes in an array of gorgeous colors including blue, coral, pink, purple and red.
  • Porterweed has unique flowers that bloom in spikes that display small, tubular flowers.
    Porterweed has unique flowers that bloom in spikes that display small, tubular flowers.

    The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The National Gardening Survey shows more gardeners are limiting traditional lawns and partially replacing them with more natural landscapes that serve as native wi…