Image by Erie County Master Gardener Lyn Chimera
A bee on Joe-Pye Weed
Image by Erie County Master Gardener Lyn Chimera
Moth on Milkweed
Image by Erie County Master Gardener Lyn Chimera
Erie County Pollinator Information
Welcome to the Erie County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Master Gardener Pollinator Project!
For more information, please visit Pollinator Support page.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) identifies planting zones based on an area’s climate and conditions. Erie County has three zones: 5a, 5b and 6a. Knowing your zone helps you choose plants most likely to thrive in your garden.
Resources for WNY Gardeners
- Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Native Plant Guide
- Monroe County Master Gardeners
- New York Flora Atlas
- Xerces Society Pollinator Plants: Great Lakes Region
- “Getting Started with Native Plants”
Last updated April 16, 2026