It blooms purple pink spires of flowers from spring to frost and attracts bees, bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds all season. It is perennial, requires no maintenance and likes moist soil.

Is yellow loosestrife good for bees?

Apart from efficient vegetative propagation, yellow loosestrife often flowers abundantly at the end of the summer. The flowers have no nectar, but abundant amounts of pollen attract flies and bees as pollinators. ... Yellow loosestrife is also a versatile, useful plant.

Do bees like gooseneck loosestrife?

One of my favorites is gooseneck loosestrife, Lysimachia clethroides, a perennial with tiny white flowers that drape when in bloom. Pollinators of all shapes and sizes also like these flowers. ... I have encouraged it to grow in garden spots with ample room so bees and other pollinators can collect the nectar and pollen.