Wildlife
WILDLIFE ATTRACTION !
Millstreet Tidy Towns have over many years paid close attention to a Planting Scheme which supports Wildlife. High nectar plants include : Buddleia, Sedum, Michaelmas Daisy and Lavender.
Cotoneaster and Berberis supply nectar and pollen for other insects and berries for birds. Acer and sorbus species of trees, Hawthorn and Blackberry all supply food in the form of seed and fruit for birds, mice and foxes plus leaves for moth species larvae.
| Shrub | Flowers in | Attractive to |
|---|---|---|
| Buddleia (Davidii) | July to September | Bees / Butterflies |
Ceanothus (Autumn Blue) Ceanothus (Impressus) |
August + September May to June |
Bees / Butterflies Bess / Butterflies |
| Hebe (Autumn Glory) | June to November | Bees / Butterflies |
Lavendula (Spieca) Erica Cinerea |
July to September June to September |
Bees / Butterflies Bees |
| Escallonia (Apple Blossom) | June to September | Bees |
