The bright colors and distinctive shapes of mushrooms repel mosquitoes. The perennial plant also has medicinal properties.
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- Joe Pie Weed
Botanical name: Eutrochium purpureum
Flowering Period: Late Summer to Autumn
Sun: Sunny to light brown
A native plant with clusters of large, purple flowers that are especially attractive to bees, Joe Pye Weed thrives in moist conditions.
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Botanical name: Borago officinalis
Flowering time: Spring
Sun: Full Sun
Beetroot produces edible flowers that bees cannot resist. This biennial plant will self-fertilize every year.
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- Onion Blossom
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Flowering time: spring to early summer
Sun: Sunny to light brown
The purple, pompom-like flowers not only appeal to bees, but also add an oniony flavor to dishes. It is a perennial that comes back every year with minimal care.
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So, here are the top 10 flowers you can plant in your garden to improve the well-being of our precious bee population.
By incorporating a variety of bee-friendly flowers, you can create a vibrant and thriving ecosystem that not only beautifies your surroundings but also provides essential food for these important pollinators.
Whether you have a small balcony or a spacious yard, making sure to keep bee-friendly plants can help keep these beneficial insects at bay.
