Flowers bees purple flowers. While many kinds of trees and shrubs are bees prime source of pollen and nectar. Flowers and bees are a perfect match. Without them pollination of crops doesnt occur. Here are ten of the top plants that were recommended.
But its important the flowers you grow provide the food bees need. Well spare you the in depth science lesson here but the pollen and nectar from plants and flowers acts like a food source for bees. Flowers loved by australian native bees. Gardens are extremely important for bees and other pollinators and vice versa.
Bees do the work of pollination which is required for you to be able to enjoy much of whats on your breakfast lunch or dinner plate. Bees are hard working and often under appreciated just like you and me right. Bees need flowers for sustenance and flowers need bees for pollination. Bees gather nectar and pollen enabling plants to reproduce.
Native plants are always a great choice for attracting native bees but many ornamental flowers will also help feed and support the bee population. We compiled 62 purple flowers and their care instructions. So when youre selecting plants be sure to. These are flowers that are particularly attractive to bees and can be easily integrated into most landscapes.
This list is not inclusive of all plants that bees will visit in minnesota. With its royal symbolism shades of purple are sure to add some elegance to your garden. The nectar like any sweet elixir gives adult bees their buzz or energy while the pollen is more like protein. You can also help the wildlife in your garden by creating dead wood habitats.
We ran a survey in aussie bee bulletin asking readers across australia to nominate the favourite flowers loved by their local native bees. You might not notice them unless they are buzzing around you but bees are a vital part of your gardens ecosystem. In turn pollen feeds baby bees and nectar is turned into honey to be enjoyed by the bees and you the beekeeper. Bees work tirelessly to provide us with our food but are struggling in the wild.
So we have decided to make life a little easier for our fuzzy friends by planting in our gardens a few of their favourite flowers and hopefully you will too. Which plants should you choose for your bee friendly garden.