Everyone knows that we can’t survive without the bees. Without bees, there would be no flowers! And what could be worse than no flowers? Bees are extremely important to a gardener. Having bees in the garden is essential to aid in pollination. A good thing to know is what flowers are more attractive to bees so you can have a thriving garden. Believe it or not, bees can see in color! Yellow, blue, white and purple colors are all favorite colors for the bees. Here is a short list of flowers that the bees in your garden will enjoy:
Black-eyed Susan
- Closely related to the Sunflower, Black eyed Susans are bright, yellow summer flowers that bees will love. They are perfect for the person who loves wildflowers because of their whimsical look.
Liatris
- This is a very popular flower in any flower shop. A fun fact about Liatris is that it’s the only flower to bloom from the top down. It’s purple in color and is an easy to care for and long lasting flower.
Marigolds
- Marigolds are popular summer flowers that have a beautiful scent that bees can’t get enough of! They are bright flowers that enhance any garden.
Pansies
- Pansies are one of the most popular gardening plant. They are an easy annual plant that will last throughout the season. Often times you can get as a hanging plant.
Peony
- Peony’s are one of the most popular wedding flower. They are a great addition to any garden because of their bold blooms, bright colors, and beautiful scent. Bees can’t resist!
Sunflowers
- Similar to Black-eyed Susan’s, these flowers are definitely one of the most popular. Their sun-like shape give them their famous name. They brighten any garden, arrangement, and person’s day!
Lavender
- Lavender’s calming scent is such a relaxing fragrance. These flowers are the perfect color, and have an even more perfect scent. Lavender is also available as a dried flower so you can enjoy their scent for even longer.
