12 Flowers That Attract Bees to Your Garden

12 Flowers That Attract Bees Flowers That Attract Bees To Your Garden To Your Garden

Low-maintenance lamb’s ear can get by with nearly dry conditions after established, and deer and rabbits leave the stems alone for the bees to enjoy. Low-maintenance lamb’s ear can get by with nearly dry conditions after established, and deer and rabbits leave the stems alone for the bees to enjoy. Lamb’s Ear ( Stachys byzantina ) Lamb’s Ear ( Stachys byzantina )

Native to North America, black-eyed Susan is a cheerful addition to any garden, and a honeybee favorite. Bees are attracted to the bright yellow, brown-centered flowers. Native to North America, black-eyed Susan is a cheerful addition to any garden, and a honeybee favorite. Bees are attracted to the bright yellow, brown-centered flowers. Black-Eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta ) Black-Eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta )

Butterfly bush, as its name implies, attracts butterflies because its large, bright flowers are chock full of nectar. The flowers appeal to bees, too. Butterfly bush, as its name implies, attracts butterflies because its large, bright flowers are chock full of nectar. The flowers appeal to bees, too. Butterfly Bush ( Buddleja davidii ) Butterfly Bush ( Buddleja davidii )

Salvia comes in both annual and perennial varieties, either of which will attract bees. Salvia comes in both annual and perennial varieties, either of which will attract bees. Salvia ( Salvia spp. ) Salvia ( Salvia spp. )

Grape hyacinth is one of the most fragrant blooms in the early spring garden, so it’s no wonder that bees come buzzing to these bulbs! Grape hyacinth is one of the most fragrant blooms in the early spring garden, so it’s no wonder that bees come buzzing to these bulbs! Grape Hyacinth ( Muscari armeniacum ) Grape Hyacinth ( Muscari armeniacum )

They range in height from 8 inches to 5 feet with narrow “rays” in shades of purple, pink, and white. They range in height from 8 inches to 5 feet with narrow “rays” in shades of purple, pink, and white. Aster ( Aster spp. ) Aster ( Aster spp. )

Although their blooms often come in reds and oranges, they usually include some yellow too, which should make it easy for the bees to see them despite the ruddy colors. Although their blooms often come in reds and oranges, they usually include some yellow too, which should make it easy for the bees to see them despite the ruddy colors. Blanket Flower ( Gaillardia spp .) Blanket Flower ( Gaillardia spp .)

The fact that two native cleomes both go by the name of bee plant—Rocky Mountain Bee Plant and Yellow Bee Plant—indicates how much of a Cleopatra cleome is for those insects. The fact that two native cleomes both go by the name of bee plant—Rocky Mountain Bee Plant and Yellow Bee Plant—indicates how much of a Cleopatra cleome is for those insects. Cleome ( Cleome spp .) Cleome ( Cleome spp .)

Keep in mind the pollen on single blooms is usually easier for pollinators to access than that on fancier double blooms. Keep in mind the pollen on single blooms is usually easier for pollinators to access than that on fancier double blooms. Cosmos ( Cosmos bipinnatus ) Cosmos ( Cosmos bipinnatus )

If possible, keep low-growing crocus plants in full sun, which they prefer and where it will be easiest for the bees to see them. If possible, keep low-growing crocus plants in full sun, which they prefer and where it will be easiest for the bees to see them. Crocus ( Crocus spp. ) Crocus ( Crocus spp. )

These late summer/early autumn bloomers give bees plenty of late-season pollen, and goldenrod makes spectacular cuttings for arrangements. These late summer/early autumn bloomers give bees plenty of late-season pollen, and goldenrod makes spectacular cuttings for arrangements. Goldenrod ( Solidago spp. ) Goldenrod ( Solidago spp. )

Use it as a low-growing bedding plant near taller flowers for contrast. Use it as a low-growing bedding plant near taller flowers for contrast. Sweet Alyssum ( Lobularia maritima ) Sweet Alyssum ( Lobularia maritima )

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