Wildflowers such as goldenrods (Solidago spp.), queens annes lace (Daucus carota), and new england aster (Aster novae-angliae) are all found in Rugar woods throughout different seasons. Flowering plants rely on animals to disperse their fruits and seeds. Native wildflowers are well adapted to their environment and have co- evolved with regional pollinators. Coevolution is part of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Certain flower species require pollinators with specialized physical attributes. Anthophiles are animals which feed on flowers to obtain nectar (or sugar for flight), essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Pollinating anthophiles include bees, wasps, ants, flies, moths, and butterflies. In order for a successful coevolved pair anatomical and behavioral aspects must be well suited. For successful pollination pollinators must visit a flower that it has coevolved with and carry viable pollen to another flower.

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Pesticides can target pollinators and cause major die offs. This decreases the ability of wildflowers to reproduce, even further limiting this specific pollinators success. It is important to plant native wildflowers, as non native flowers can overtake native plants, and decrease survivorship of native pollinating insects.