Firefly Delight

Transform your garden into a magical retreat for fireflies with the Firefly Delight Collection. This thoughtfully curated collection features colorful, tall flowers and grasses that provide an inviting habitat for fireflies, birds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. With blooms spanning three seasons, this collection offers both ecological value and stunning beauty for sun to part-shade gardens.

What’s Included:

This native plant collection is carefully chosen to support fireflies and a variety of other wildlife:

• Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides): Bright yellow blooms attract pollinators and provide seeds for birds.
• Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve): Late-season flowers offer vital nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds.
• Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium): A native grass that provides shelter for fireflies and adds year-round interest with its coppery fall hues.

Key Features:

• Firefly Habitat: Creates a welcoming environment for fireflies, giving them the ideal habitat for mating and sheltering.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and moths, while also providing food and shelter for birds.
• Seasonal Blooms: Offers vibrant flowers and grasses that add beauty and ecological value from spring through fall.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and requires less water once established.
• Deer Resistant: Stands up to deer browsing, ensuring its lasting presence in your garden.
• Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in collections of nine, 18, or 27 plants to suit gardens of any size.

Why Choose the Firefly Delight Collection?

The Firefly Delight Collection is more than just a garden—it’s a habitat for fireflies and other essential wildlife. By planting these native perennials, you’ll create a space that encourages fireflies to light up your evenings while supporting pollinators and birds. Perfect for sunny borders, meadows, or naturalized areas, this collection brings a magical glow and ecological benefits to your outdoor space.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, these plants require less water.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There’s no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving grasses and stems standing in the fall provides shelter for fireflies and overwintering insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.  

Illuminate your garden with the Firefly Delight Collection, a stunning mix of flowers and grasses that supports fireflies, pollinators, and birds while adding vibrant seasonal color.