Wildflowers that attract bees

Wildflowers that attract bees

Lavender This fragrant plant has both pollen and nectar to feed the bees.

Purple coneflower Drawn to wildflowers for their color, bees forage on both the nectar and the pollen that this plants produce.

Borage It also produces an incredible amount of nectar and pollen, the perfect recipe for attracting all varieties of bees, wasps and other beneficial insects.

Beebalms This plant is often recommended for wildlife gardens generally. The leaves are aromatic, and the tubular flower provide lots of nectar.

Foxglove This is a magnificent flower that has evolved to lure a specific pollinator: the bumblebee.

Sunflowers They're rich in nectar, and are the perfect color to attract bees.

Salvia Naturally, given their wide range of habitats, these plants attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers.

Goldenrod The numerous small flowers of goldenrods are filled with nectar. Those many small flowers are filled with pollen, too.

Yarrow Its flowers have a distinctive smell, and provide nectar and pollen that is especially attractive to butterflies, wasps, flies, and bees.