The plants in the beds near the picnic area have all been selected to attract birds, insects and butterflies. Most of these are nectar plants. In addition attracting bees and butterflies, many of these plants are somewhat deer and drought resistant.
- Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
- Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia)
- Columbine
- Cone Flowers (Echinacea)
- Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
- Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
- Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
- Stokes Aster ( Stokesia laevis)
