Bees are very near and dear to me. I can remember my childhood days, even when I was just three years old, watching the bees buzz around me in the clover. But now that I'm in my late 20's, I hardly ever see bees anymore. And when I do spot a bee, I stop whatever I'm doing and follow it with my eyes until it disappears. Bees have become something way more precious and I really appreciate them now.
If you love the bees too, one of the best things you can do for them is to grow plants they like.
What kind of plants do bees like?
Bees are partial to plants that have ample pollen and nectar and flowers that are open or flat. Bees favorite colors are yellow and blue but other bright colors can attract them. They also have a great sense of smell and love the aroma of flowers, even herbs.
My favorite plants for attracting bees
Foxgloves
Marigold
Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks have some of the showiest, most colorful flowers, and the bees take notice. They can simply move from blossom to blossom on the same plant because of its abundance of blossoms.
Coneflower
Hyacinth
Zinnia
Sunflowers
Since bees love yellow, it's no surprise why they love sunflowers. To a bee, a sunflower is like a large bulls-eye that is very easy to spot from far away. But the biggest reason bees flock to them? They're loaded with pollen!
Cosmos
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are very inviting to bees. During the daytime, they put out four times the scent than at night so they can lure in the bees during their busiest time of day. Also, these flowers just happen to be perfectly engineered to allow bees access to their nectar, while denying access to insects that are weigh less or more than bees.
Scented Herbs
Bee Balm
Borage
Chamomile
Bees are almost extinct. Let's help save the bees by planting these beautiful flowers!
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