Which plants and flowers will attract bees the best?

[NoNukes]

Like I said in another topic in this forum: I am moving to a new house soon which has a big garden. Or rather it has a big boring lawn. For the next summer I want a garden full of flowers that will attract bees and keep them safe. So which plants and flowers will attract bees the best?

 

[Mark Piazzalunga]

And what a noble act is yours. Apparently bees are attracted by blue, white, yellow or purple flowers, some examples: fuchsia, daisy, sunflower, cosmos, gaillardia, asters. Plant them in a sunny spot where bees will come. Pesticides are out of business, if you have to use them start with the less toxic. Also fruit trees attract them. Regarding the herbs I suggest basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, borage and balm.

 

So, flowers must be well spotted, different colors, different shapes. Good lcuk with the new house and the new garden!

[Pravesh Patel]

Here are the best bee-friendly plants for your garden:  

1. Lavender 2. Blue Borage 3. Marjoram 4. Abelia (Bee Bush) 5. Pussy Willow 6. Crocus 7. Lilac 8. Foxgloves 9. Monarda (Bee Balm) 10. Chives

These are the best plants and flowers to attract bees to your garden and provide a vital habitat for these amazing creatures

[Stone Depot]

Bees are particularly attracted to bee

1. balm
2. echinacea
3. snap dragon
4. hostas
5. California poppies
6. evening primrose