Coastal prairie species create pollinator garden at WARC Lafayette, LA location

Coastal prairie species were planted to create a pollinator garden at WARC Lafayette, LA location. Native insects rely on native plants for food, and many prairie plants provide plentiful and continuous supplies of nectar. The result is a habitat teeming with butterflies, dragonflies, bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, beetles, and praying mantises. This plethora of insects acts as a food source for many animals, enhancing the ecological value of the garden.