Create a bee-friendly garden with some of these flowers!
We can’t stress enough the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem, pollinating plants that produce fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We are always striving to find different ways to help support their ecosystem, and creating a bee-friendly garden is one easy (and very beautiful) way to do that! By planting flowers that attract and nourish bees, you can help support these vital pollinators.
Keep scrolling to see 10 bee-friendly flowers to plant in your garden!
Lavender is a favorite among bees, offering abundant nectar throughout its blooming season. This fragrant flower adds beauty and a soothing scent to your garden and attracts bees with its vibrant purple blooms. Lavender thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance choice for any garden.
Bee Balm is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its bright, tubular flowers bloom in shades of red, pink, purple, and white, providing a rich nectar source. Bee Balm prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It’s also a perennial, meaning it will return year after year, delighting you and the bees.
Sunflowers are iconic summer blooms and a bee’s paradise. Their large, vibrant flowers are packed with pollen and nectar, attracting bees in droves. They are easy to grow and can reach impressive heights, making them a beautiful addition to any garden. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and watch them thrive.
Echinacea are perennials that attract bees with their daisy-like blooms in pink, purple, and white shades. They’re drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. In addition to bees, Echinacea attract other pollinators, such as butterflies, adding even more life to your garden.
Borage, also known as starflower, is an annual herb that produces small, star-shaped blue flowers. Bees are particularly fond of borage, which offers a steady supply of nectar throughout the growing season. Borage is easy to grow and self-seeding and can be planted in garden beds and containers. Its leaves and flowers are also edible, adding a cucumber-like flavor to salads and drinks.
Black-Eyed Susans are cheerful, golden-yellow flowers with dark centers that attract pollinators, including bees. These hardy perennials are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun or partial shade. Their long blooming season ensures bees have a reliable nectar source throughout the summer and fall.
Crocuses are some of the first flowers to bloom in early spring, providing bees with much-needed nectar after the winter months. These small, cup-shaped flowers come in shades of purple, yellow, and white and are easy to grow in garden beds and containers. Plant crocuses in a sunny spot for an early burst of color that will delight you and the bees.
Foxglove are tall, tubular flowers that attract bees with rich nectar and vibrant colors. They bloom in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow, creating a stunning vertical display in your garden. Foxgloves prefer partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. While they’re a favorite of bees, foxgloves are toxic to humans and pets, so plant them with care.
Catmint is a perennial herb that produces spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers. It’s a favorite of bees, offering abundant nectar throughout its long blooming season. Catmint is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for any garden. Plant it in full sun or partial shade for a reliable bee food source.
Zinnias: Zinnias are colorful, easy-to-grow annuals that attract bees with their vibrant blooms. They come in various colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. Zinnias thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they’re perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden while providing bees with a steady source of nectar.
Happy gardening!
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