I’m native to NY state and Tompkins County, NY
We are one of the best plants for attracting pollinators and hummingbirds.
According to Xerces Society, “If the common name of ‘figwort’ doesn’t endear you to it, perhaps you will prefer to call it “Simpson’s honey plant” as it was known in the 1880’s when it was mass-planted in parts of the Midwest where beekeepers claimed a single acre could produce 400 to 800 pounds of honey that was prized for being light, clear, and aromatic.
Our flowers are small, but beautiful when viewed close up.
If you are putting together a pollinator garden you shouldn’t be without us.
