Bees are particularly attracted to bee balm, echinacea, snap dragon, and hostas, as well as a number of other wildflowers like California poppies and evening primrose. Fun fact: Did you know that bees have excellent color vision? For this reason, they flock to yellow, purple, blue, and white flowers.
What flower do bees love the most?
The 7 best flowers to plant for bees
- Bee balm (Monarda spp.) ...
- White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) ...
- Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) ...
- Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) ...
- Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) ...
- Marsh blazing star (Liatris spicata) ...
- Wrinkleleaf goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)
What flowers make bees happy?
12 Flowers That Are Good For Bees
- Lilacs. Lilacs come in seven colors and are easy to grow. ...
- Lavender. Lavender plants are much-buzzed about when it comes to honey bees—possibly because of their long bloom time and the fact that they're rich in nectar.
- Wisteria. ...
- Mint. ...
- Sunflowers. ...
- Poppies. ...
- Black-eyed Susan. ...
- Honeysuckle.
