easy perennial flower
- Sunflower
Botanical name: Helianthus spp.
Flowering time: spring to autumn
Sun: Full Sun
Sunflowers are not only beautiful; they are great for bees, providing pollen and nectar.
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- Black-Eyed Susan
Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta
Flowering time: spring to autumn
Sun: Sunny to light brown
With bright yellow leaves and dark roots, these native perennials are great for attracting bees.
Yellow Perennial Flower
- Goldenrod
Botanical name: Solidago spp.
Flowering Period: Late Summer to Autumn
Sun: Sunny to light brown
Goldenrod is an excellent late-night snack for bees.
Thanks to the abundance of small, pollen-rich flowers, goldenrod plants give bees the energy they need to prepare for the coming winter.
golden flower
- Lavender
Botanical name: Lavandula species.
Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
Sun: Full Sun
Lavender plants are highly sought after by bees for their delicious, nectar-rich flowers, which provide an abundance of food.
Lavender’s long flowering season, combined with its incredible fragrance, makes it a favorite among bees and ensures a steady supply of nectar throughout the growing season.
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- Peppermint
Botanical name: Nepeta spp.
Flowering time: spring to autumn
Sun: Sunny to light brown
Bees love mint tubular flowers, a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and care for.
bee on mint flower
- Bee Balm
Botanical name: Monarda sp.
Flowering time: Spring
Sun: Sunny to light brown
