Lawn & Garden

Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)

Native to wooded slopes and stream banks, smooth hydrangea adds height and structure to woodland and shady perennial gardens—growing 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Its pollen-rich white blooms attract a wide range of pollinators—including butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, and beetles—from early summer to fall. The foliage is host to the hydrangea sphinx moth.

Jason Somerville, Extension Agent, Home Horticulture, Auburn University

New July 2026, Pollinator Plant of the Month, ANR-3245